If We Fail to Reject the Null Hypothesis in a Test

question 31

Multiple Choice

If we fail to reject the null hypothesis in a test of significance for a Pearson's r, we conclude that________.

• A) there is a negative association between the variables.
• B) no inference can be made about the relationship of the two variables in the population.
• C) the relationship exists but its direction and strength are unknown.
• D) the variables are related in the population.

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