What is the difference between a null hypothesis,

H0,

and an alternative hypothesis,

H1?

Choose the correct answer below.

A.

The null hypothesis states a status quo case. The alternative hypothesis represents a sample statistic.

B.

The null hypothesis states a status quo case. The alternative hypothesis states a claim that is contrary to the null hypothesis and often represents a research claim of specific inference that an analyst seeks to prove.

C.

The null hypothesis represents a research claim of specific inference that an analyst seeks to prove. The alternative hypothesis states a status quo case.

D.

The null hypothesis represents a sample statistic. The alternative hypothesis states a claim that is contrary to the null hypothesis and often represents a research claim of specific inference that an analyst seeks to prove.