If All the Points in a Scatter Diagram Lie on the Least

question 133

Multiple Choice

If all the points in a scatter diagram lie on the least squares regression line,then the coefficient of correlation must be:

• A) 1.0
• B) -1.0
• C) either 1.0 or -1.0
• D) 0.0

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Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical.

Coin Toss

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Inherited Traits

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