If the Results of a Study Using the Spearman Correlation

question 20

Multiple Choice

If the results of a study using the Spearman correlation coefficient were reported as rS(18) = +.57, p < .05, then which of the following statements is true?

• A)H0 was ρS = 0.
• B)H0 was rejected.
• C)rS obs was +.57.
• D)All the above.

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