The Null Hypothesis for the Pearson Correlation

question 45

Multiple Choice

The null hypothesis for the Pearson correlation

• A) is that there is no relationship between the two variables.
• B) asserts a non-zero correlation in the population.
• C) assumes a correlation equal to 1 in the population.
• D) asserts a non-zero correlation in the sample.

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