In which quantitative research situation is support provided for the research hypothesis?
1. The null hypothesis is rejected.
2. The null hypothesis is not rejected.
3. There is no null hypothesis.
4. The null hypothesis is rejected and the results are in the same direction as the prediction of the research hypothesis.
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Rationale 1: If the null hypothesis is rejected, the research hypothesis is supported.
Rationale 2: If the null hypothesis is not rejected, the research hypothesis is not supported.
Rationale 3: There is always a null hypothesis in quantitative research.
Rationale 4: There is support for the research hypothesis if the null hypothesis is rejected and the results are in the direction opposite from the research hypothesis.
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