Correlation

Strength, Direction, and Statistical Significance

For each Pearson correlation coefficient, r, state the direction, strength, and whether it is statistically significant at = 0.05 level. Use the critical values of ther table. Do not round.

Direction: negative, positive

Strength: weak, moderate, strong

Hypothesis decision (in reference to the null hypothesis): retain, reject

Question 1:

r = 0.54

df = 16

Direction:

Strength:

Critical r =

Hypothesis decision: