Study results are in the opposite direction of the study prediction. What actions should be taken by the researcher? Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. Try to make sense of the findings.
2. Give some explanation for the results.
3. Make recommendations for further study.
4. State that the null hypothesis is rejected.
5. Report that the data are flawed and not significant.


1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: The researcher should try to make sense of any results that occur in a study. This situation is not what the researcher desired but may still provide valuable information.
Rationale 2: The researcher should attempt to explain the results and how they occurred.
Rationale 3: When unexpected results occur, a perfect opportunity exists to suggest additional research.
Rationale 4: In this case, the null hypothesis has not been rejected.
Rationale 5: Unless it is absolutely true that the data are flawed and insignificant, the researcher would not ethically make this statement.
Global Rationale:

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