If a computed Pearsons correlation coefficient is statistically ...

[Collmarie]

If a computed Pearsons correlation coefficient is statistically significant at the .01 level,
 
  a. an important relationship between the variables is assured.
  b. the two variables have a negligible relationship.
  c. it is highly likely that a relationship exists between the variables in the population.
  d. the correlation between the variables is positive.

Question 2

In testing the hypothesis that the correlation parameter is zero, the critical value of r decreases as sample size
 
  a.
  increases.
  c.
  remains constant.
  b.
  decreases.

[lindahyatt42]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A