If a Computed Pearson's Correlation Coefficient Is Statistically Significant at the .01

Multiple Choice

If a computed Pearson's correlation coefficient is statistically significant at the .01 level,

A) the correlation coefficient is extremely accurate.
B) the two variables are positively correlated.
C) an important relationship is evident.
D) it is highly likely that a relationship exists between the two variables in the population.
E) it is highly unlikely that a relationship exists between the two variables in the population.