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Alternative Hypothesis

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An alternative hypothesis is a competing explanation or theory that challenges the main hypothesis. It offers an alternative perspective to explain a phenomenon.

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