Given the Formula Y = a + BX,if the Pearson's

question 15

Multiple Choice

Given the formula Y = a + bX,if the Pearson's r value is .60 the value of b would have to be:

• A)half of .60 or .30
• B)60
• C).36
• D)none of the above

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