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To determine statistical significance using software output, the computed $$p$$-value for the correlation is evaluated against a pre-set alpha level. If the $$p$$-value is less than or equal to $$0.05$$, the null hypothesis is rejected, indicating a significant relationship. Conversely, a $$p$$-value greater than $$0.05$$ means the null hypothesis is retained due to insufficient evidence.

Evaluating $$p$$-Values in a Correlation Test

When evaluating the software output of a correlation test against a pre-set alpha level, what is the appropriate statistical decision if the computed $$p$$-value is greater than $$0.05$$?

If the software output for a correlation test displays a computed $$p$$-value of $$0.08$$, the researcher should reject the null hypothesis assuming a pre-set alpha level of $$0.05$$.

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