If We Are Interested in Determining Whether Two Variables Are $\beta$

question 60

Multiple Choice

If we are interested in determining whether two variables are linearly related,it is necessary to:

• A) perform the t-test of the slope \(\beta\)₁.
• B) perform the t-test of the coefficient of correlation \(\rho\).
• C) either a or b since they are identical.
• D) None of these choices.

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