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MENTAL MODEL · M8659

Alternative Hypothesis

Alternative Hypothesis
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Contrary to the null hypothesis, it represents the hypothesis that the effect the researcher hopes to prove exists. If the data reject the null hypothesis, the alternative hypothesis is supported. Scaffolding role: hypothesizing the opposing structure. Clarifying the logical framework of the test—what we are testing and what we are opposing.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Hypothesizing the opposing structure. Clarifying the logical framework of the test—what we are testing and what we are opposing.

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Anchor fast decisions

In hypothesis testing, H1 represents the existence of an effect, opposite to H0 (no effect); whether H0 can be rejected is indirectly supported by sample evidence.

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