Given below are two statements. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Statement 1 is incorrect because a research hypothesis postulates a relationship between variables, not between the factual and conceptual elements of the variables.

A hypothesis links measurable variables directly rather than internal elements within them.

Statement 2 is true, as the null hypothesis is set up precisely so the consequences implied by the research hypothesis can be put to a direct test.

The researcher tests the null, and its rejection lends support to the research hypothesis.

Holding both statements false is wrong because Statement 2 states the correct rationale for a null hypothesis.

Holding both statements true is wrong because Statement 1 misdefines what the hypothesis relates.

A hypothesis remains a tentative proposition until sample evidence confirms or refutes it.