How Should a Research Consumer Evaluate the Following Statement in a Research

question 3

Multiple Choice

How should a research consumer evaluate the following statement 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) 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 relationships among the variables are too weak to have practical application.

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