The results of a hypothesis test with an independent-measures t statistic are reported as follows: t(22) 5 2.48, p , .05, d 5 0.27. Which of the following is an accurate description of the study and the result?

a. The study used a total of 24 participants and the null hypothesis was rejected.

b. The study used a total of 22 participants and the null hypothesis was rejected.

c. The study used a total of 24 participants and the null hypothesis was not rejected.

d. The study used a total of 22 participants and the null hypothesis was not rejected.