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Sonoya Ellis
on Nov 02, 2024
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A researcher collects data from 20 people and calculates a Pearson correlation of r = .72. Assuming = .05 (two-tailed) , the researcher would make the decision to ______.
A) reject the null hypothesis (p < .05)
B) reject the null hypothesis (p < .01)
C) not reject the null hypothesis (p > .05)
D) not reject the null hypothesis (p < .05)
Pearson Correlation
A measure of the linear correlation between two variables, showing how closely the data fit to a line.
- Interpret the role of correlation coefficients in research analyses.
- Use critical values as a basis for decision making in hypothesis testing related to correlation analyses.
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Learning Objectives
- Interpret the role of correlation coefficients in research analyses.
- Use critical values as a basis for decision making in hypothesis testing related to correlation analyses.