A Pearson Correlation Coefficient Was Selected as the Simplest Statistical

A Pearson correlation coefficient was selected as the simplest statistical tool for assessing the relationship between a country's life expectancy and the % of GDP spent on health care. When applied to the data in Table 1.8, the findings were that:

A) Life expectancy and % of GDP spent on health care are positively related. Therefore, life expectancy increased for the countries when the percent spent of GDP increased.
B) The relationship was inverse, and not very strong, and insignificant
C) The relationship was inverse and very weak
D) The relationship was significant and positive
E) None of the above