When Analysing the Result of the Paired Samples T-Test, the Output

question 4

Multiple Choice

When analysing the result of the paired samples t-test, the output presents the following box, but what do the results show you?

• A) The correlation value between the two variables is strong, statistically significant and therefore correct to use.
• B) The correlation value between the two variables is moderate, but not statistically significant and therefore should not have been used.
• C) The correlation value between the two variables is weak and not statistically significant and therefore should not have been used.
• D) The correlation value between the two variables is weak, but statistically significant and therefore correct to use.

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Debriefing Session

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