A researcher obtains a Pearson correlation of r = 0.60

Macaulay Frey

Macaulay Frey

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2022-03-02

A researcher obtains a Pearson correlation of r = 0.60 for a sample of n = 6 pairs of X and Y scores. If the researcher tests the significance of the correlation, what value will be obtained for the t statistic?

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Radich606

Radich606

Beginner2022-03-03Added 6 answers

Given Data
Pearson correlation coefficient (r) = 0.6
Sample size (n) =6
To test the significance, test statistic is given by
t=rn21r2=0.6×6210.62=0.6×40.64=1.5
Answer:
1.5

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