Provide a reply to An alternative hypothesis shows that there is indeed a relationship between the variables in the study, which can be seen through predictive, non-random occurrences. Using this type of hypothesis, the researcher can manipulate the independent variable and measure changes in the dependent variable (Mcleod, 2023). The alternative hypothesis states a relationship exists between the two variables being studied (one variable affects the other). Another term for alternative hypothesis is an experimental hypothesis, which researchers can use to predict changes in one variable when the other is manipulated. When using either of these, if the null is rejected, then the researcher must accept the alternative hypothesis. However, if the null is not rejected, then the researcher can not accept the alternative