The Sample Correlation Coefficient Between X and Y Is 0

question 18

Multiple Choice

The sample correlation coefficient between X and Y is 0.375. It has been found out that the p-value is 0.256 when testing H₀ : ? = 0 against the two-sided alternative H₀ :? ? 0. To test H₀ : ? = 0 against the one-sided alternative H₀ : ? < 0 at a significance level of 0.2, the p-value is

• A) 1 - 0.256/2.
• B) (0.256)2.
• C) 1 - 0.256.
• D) 0.256/2.