In order to establish the significance of a correlation, one must know the value of the correlation coefficient and also
A) the number of paired scores
B) whether it relates to other measures
C) Whether it specifies the direction of the association
D) the sign of the correlation

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The number of paired scores is essential to establish the significance of a correlation because it affects the degrees of freedom in statistical tests used to determine the significance of the correlation coefficient.

In Order to Establish the Significance of a Correlation, One