A Researcher Calculates a Correlation of

question 95

Multiple Choice

A researcher calculates a correlation of .44 between age and income for 15 people. For α = .05 (two-tailed) , which of the following is the correct way to present this analysis?

• A) r(13) = .44, p < .05
• B) r(13) = .44, p > .05
• C) r(14) = .44, p < .05
• D) r(15) = .44, p < .05

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