For a Given Set of Twelve Ranked Data Values, the Sum

question 125

Multiple Choice

For a given set of twelve ranked data values, the sum of the squared differences is 63.18. What is the test statistic value to test the hypothesis that the rank correlation coefficient is zero?

• A) -2.228
• B) 2.228
• C) 3.948
• D) -3.948

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