This Statement Was Included in a Research Report: "A Positive

question 14

Multiple Choice

This statement was included in a research report: "A positive correlation was found between the variables of self-reported sleep adequacy and performance on the driving simulator (r = 0.21) , although the correlation did not reach statistical significance." A research consumer should evaluate this to mean what?

• A) No relationship exists between the two variables.
• B) The hypothesis was supported by the data presented.
• C) The hypothesis was not supported by the data presented.
• D) The relationship between the variables is too weak to have practical application.

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