A Recent Study of 15 Shoppers Showed That the Correlation

question 95

Multiple Choice

A recent study of 15 shoppers showed that the correlation between the time spent in the store and the dollars spent was 0.235. Using a significance level equal to 0.05, which of the following is true?

• A) The null hypothesis that the population mean is equal to zero should be rejected and we should conclude that the true correlation is not equal to zero.
• B) Based on the sample data there is not enough evidence to conclude that the true correlation is different from zero.
• C) The sample correlation coefficient could be zero since the test statistic does not fall in the rejection region.
• D) The null hypothesis should be rejected because the test statistic exceeds the critical value.

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Definitions:

Friendship

A close and trusted relationship between two or more people, typically characterized by mutual affection and support.

Prejudged

To make a decision or form an opinion about something or someone in advance, without full examination or knowledge.

Worthy of Friendship

A philosophical concept referring to qualities that make someone a good friend.

Valid Argument

An argument wherein if the premises are true, the conclusion necessarily follows.