A study has results that seem fine, but there is no clear association to socialchange. What is missing?

A correlation test was conducted to determine whether a relationship existsbetween level of income and job satisfaction. The sample consisted of 432employees equally represented across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Theresults of the test demonstrate a strong positive correlation between the twovariables, r =.87, p < .01, showing that as a level of income increases, job satisfaction increases as well.

Critically evaluate the two scenarios you selected based upon the following points:

• Critically evaluate the sample size.
• Critically evaluate the statements for meaningfulness.
• Critically evaluate the statements for statistical significance.