What correlation is obtained when the Pearson correlation is computed for data that have been converted to ranks?
A)The Spearman correlation
B)The point-biserial correlation
C)The phi coefficient
D)It is still called a Pearson correlation.

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When Pearson correlation is computed for data that have been converted to ranks, the correlation obtained is known as the Spearman correlation. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

What Correlation Is Obtained When the Pearson Correlation Is Computed