With 5 degrees of freedom, the critical tabled value of the Pearson r is .75 for an .05 alpha level. If one were to obtain a Pearson r value of -.76, then
A) There is a failure to reject Ho
B) Ho would be rejected
C) the alpha level would become negative
D) none of these, since a negative Pearson r cannot be evaluated

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The Pearson r value obtained (-.76) is greater in magnitude than the critical tabled value (.75) at the given alpha level (.05), indicating a significant relationship between the variables. Thus, Ho would be rejected.

With 5 Degrees of Freedom, the Critical Tabled Value of the Pearson