You have a hypothesis that lifting weights will improve 100-meter sprint times in your track athletes. You have your track athletes participate in a strength training routine for 6 weeks and their subsequent 100-meter sprint times did not improve. Your hypothesis was not confirmed. Which statement is correct?

A. This study will not be publishable because the results didn't confirm the hypothesis.
B. This study will not be publishable because the time period of the intervention was too short.
C. This study could be publishable even though your hypothesis was not confirmed.
D. This study could be publishable if you adjust the data in such a way as to show improved sprint times.


Answer: C

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