If we fail to reject the null hypothesis in a test of significance for a Pearson's r, we conclude that________.
A) there is a negative association between the variables.
B) no inference can be made about the relationship of the two variables in the population.
C) the relationship exists but its direction and strength are unknown.
D) the variables are related in the population.

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If we fail to reject the null hypothesis for a Pearson's r, it means that there is not enough evidence to suggest that there is a significant linear relationship between the two variables in the population. Therefore, we cannot make any inference about the relationship of the two variables in the population.

If We Fail to Reject the Null Hypothesis in a Test