I the Basic Question in Testing the Significance of Rho $\rho$

question 87

Multiple Choice

i. The basic question in testing the significance of rho is to see if there is zero correlation in the population from which the sample was selected. ii. A t test is used to test the significance of the coefficient of correlation.
iii. When testing the strength of the relationship between two variables, the alternate hypothesis is: H₀: $\rho$ $\neq$ 0.

• A) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii), and (iii) are all false statements.

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