When a Researcher Obtains a Result That Is Consistent with the Null

question 126

True/False

When a researcher obtains a result that is consistent with the null hypothesis,he or she accepts the null hypothesis as being true.

---

Definitions:

Anti-positivism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and the social context in which research is conducted, as opposed to relying solely on empirical, observable data.

Rationalized

The process of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

Weber

A reference to Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society and the nature of authority.

Agency vs. Structure

A sociological debate concerning the degree of individual free will (agency) versus the influence of social structures on behavior and attitudes.