A Statistically Significant Correlation Means That

question 52

Multiple Choice

A statistically significant correlation means that

• A)the correlation is large.
• B)the correlation is small.
• C)there is no relationship between the variables.
• D)None of the other options is correct about a statistically significant correlation.

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