When Hypothesis Is Accepted?

In a hypothesis test, we assume the null hypothesis is true until the data proves otherwise. The two possible verdicts are similar to the two conclusions that are possible in a hypothesis test. Reject the null hypothesis: When we reject a null hypothesis, we accept the alternative hypothesis.

What does it mean when a hypothesis is accepted?

@Amna: If you really did a hypothesis test (what I doubt, however) then "accepting the null hypothesis" means that "you should act as if the null hypothesis was true" (whatever this practically means should follow from the context and the research question).

How do you know if the hypothesis is accepted?

If the P-value is small, say less than (or equal to) , then it is "unlikely." And, if the P-value is large, say more than , then it is "likely." If the P-value is less than (or equal to) , then the null hypothesis is rejected in favor of the alternative hypothesis.