A researcher runs a correlation analysis between two variables that she is certain are associated but the analysis indicates the two variables are not associated.The researcher may then want to:
A)run another association test and add three variables.
B)adopt a lower standard for determining significance,that is,a p value of .20.
C)do nothing;if the association is deemed insignificant it is inappropriate to run further analyses.
D)run a scatter plot in search of a curvilinear relationship.
E)run a scatter plot in search of a linear relationship.

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The researcher should run a scatter plot to check for a curvilinear relationship, as correlation analysis typically detects only linear relationships.

A Researcher Runs a Correlation Analysis Between Two Variables That