In testing the population correlation coefficient,the alternative hypothesis is H_A: ρ_xy ≠ 1.

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The alternative hypothesis for testing the population correlation coefficient is usually formulated as H_A: ρ_xy ≠ 0, indicating that there is a significant correlation between the two variables. The null hypothesis in this case is ρ_xy=0, indicating no correlation between the variables. The alternative hypothesis given in the question (ρ_xy ≠ 1) implies a specific correlation value of 1, which is not a commonly used alternative hypothesis for this test. Therefore, the answer is B.

In Testing the Population Correlation Coefficient,the Alternative Hypothesis Is HA

In Testing the Population Correlation Coefficient,the Alternative Hypothesis Is H_A