In testing the Pearson correlation (r), the ______ hypothesis states ______.
A) alternative; there is a relationship between two variables
B) alternative; two variables are uncorrelated with each other
C) null; the means are all equal to each other
D) null; two variables are correlated with each other

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The alternative hypothesis in testing the Pearson correlation states that there is a relationship (correlation) between two variables, contrasting with the null hypothesis which posits no correlation.

In Testing the Pearson Correlation (R), the ______ Hypothesis States