Measurement data for incoming product was collected from each Supplier A and Supplier B. These were then compared in a t-test to see if they were performing the same/different in this critical measurement. The null hypothesis was that the suppliers were performing the same. The alternative hypothesis was that the suppliers were NOT performing the same. The alpha level set for this hypothesis test was 0.05. The resulting p-value was 0.01. What decision should have been made?

Supplier A and Supplier B are not performing the same

Supplier A and Supplier B are performing the same

Supplier A is performing better than Supplier B

Supplier B is performing better than Supplier A