If a Correlation Coefficient Is Not Statistically Significant

question 94

Multiple Choice

If a correlation coefficient is not statistically significant:

• A)you can still use the size of the coefficient to indicate the amount of the association though you know it is not significant
• B)you can use the direction of the coefficient to indicate the nature of the association though you know it is not significant
• C)you must assume the correlation is zero; the coefficient has no meaning at all
• D)you should rerun the analysis to see if the beta is significant
• E)none of the above; all coefficients are statistically significant

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