What is a null hypothesis in hypothesis testing?

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What is a null hypothesis in hypothesis testing?

A null hypothesis in hypothesis testing is a statement that assumes there is no significant relationship or difference between variables being tested. It is the default position that is tested against an alternative hypothesis. The purpose of testing the null hypothesis is to determine if there is enough evidence to reject it and accept the alternative hypothesis.