The null hypothesis is believed to be true unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

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Angie Glover

Social Studies

3 December, 19:57

The null hypothesis is believed to be true unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

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Giancarlo Lam · Answer 1

The statement that "the null hypothesis is believed to be true unless there is overwhelming evidence to the contrary" is true.

Let's take this as an example. Jason is accused of stealing the bag of a customer from a restaurant. The null hypothesis here is that Jason is not guilty until it is proven that he indeed stole the bag.