In a correlational study, a researcher obtained a very small (.10), but statistically significant, correlation coefficient between two variables.The researcher most likely would report that
A) the sample size was too small.
B) the relationship, although unlikely a function of chance alone, is of little or no practical value.
C) there is no true relationship between the two variables in the total population.
D) replication of the study would result in a higher correlation.

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A statistically significant correlation coefficient indicates that the relationship observed is unlikely to be a result of chance alone. However, a correlation coefficient of only .10 suggests that the relationship is weak and of little practical value. Therefore, the researcher is likely to report that the relationship is statistically significant but has limited practical significance.

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