Which of the Following Could Be Concluded If a Researcher

Which of the following could be concluded if a researcher rejects the null hypothesis in a test of significance for a Spearman's rho?

A) that the variables are likely related in the population
B) that the relationship between the variables is negative
C) that no inference can be made about the relationship of the two variables in the population
D) that the relationship exists but its direction and strength are unknown