The Slope of a Line

question 36

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line

• A)can only be calculated for straight lines
• B)varies at different points along a straight line
• C)indicates whether or not there is a causal relationship between variables
• D)is independent of the units of measurement used
• E)indicates how much the vertical variable changes for a given change in the horizontal variable

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