A study investigates whether there is a significant difference in cholesterol levels of patients before and after a new diet program. The cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of $8$ patients are measured at the start and after $6$ months. Data pairs are as follows:

Analyze the data using the rank correlation coefficient. What does the result suggest about the claim that the diet program is associated with a consistent pattern of change in cholesterol levels?

• A. The high Spearman’s $\rho$ suggests the diet program is associated with a consistent pattern of change in cholesterol levels among these patients.
• B. The high Spearman’s $\rho$ suggests the diet program is not associated with a consistent pattern of change in cholesterol levels among these patients.
• C. The low Spearman’s $\rho$ suggests the diet program is associated with a consistent pattern of change in cholesterol levels among these patients.
• D. The low Spearman’s $\rho$ suggests the diet program is not associated with a consistent pattern of change in cholesterol levels among these patients.

Answer: (B)