Given the Linear Correlation Coefficient R and the Sample Size

question 22

Multiple Choice

Given the linear correlation coefficient r and the sample size n, determine the critical values of r and use your finding to state whether or not the given r represents a significant linear correlation. Use a significance level of 0.05.
R = 0.543, n = 25

• A) Critical values: r=±0.487 , no significant linear correlation
• B) Critical values: r=±0.396 , no significant linear correlation
• C) Critical values: r=±0.487 , significant linear correlation
• D) Critical values: r=±0.396 , significant linear correlation

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