1. A researcher is conducting a study to analyze the relationship between two continuous variables. Which statistical test would be appropriate for this scenario? A) Chi-square test B) Student's t-test C) ANOVA D) Pearson correlation coefficient Correct Answer: D) Pearson correlation coefficient Rationale: The Pearson correlation coefficient is used to measure the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two continuous variables. 2. In a hypothesis test, the null hypothesis is always that: A) There is no significant difference between the sample mean and population mean B) The sample data does not support the alternative hypothesis C) The sample mean is greater than the population mea