Alternative hypothesis,

Definition of Alternative hypothesis:

1. In hypothesis testing, a proposition that is accepted if the null hypothesis is rejected.

How to use Alternative hypothesis in a sentence?

1. The alternative hypothesis was confirmed in the next trial so we then presented our research and results to the manager.
2. If you cant figure out why your plan isnt working you may need to come up with an alternative hypothesis and give it a shot.
3. The scientist decided to come up with an alternative hypothesis that the experiment would turn out a different way than he thought.