If the Results of a Study Using the Spearman Correlation

question 40

Multiple Choice

If the results of a study using the Spearman correlation coefficient were reported as rS(28) = -.44, p < .05, then which of the following statements is true?

• A)H0 was ρS = + or - .44.
• B)The X and Y variable are significantly negatively related.
• C)rS crit = + or - .44.
• D)H1 was ρS = 0.

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