What Information Do the Slopes in a Multiple Regression Equation

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Multiple Choice

What information do the slopes in a multiple regression equation provide about the correlation coefficient?

• A) The slopes tell us nothing about the correlation coefficient.
• B) The sign of the slope (positive or negative) tells us the direction of the correlation.
• C) The slope sign is inversely related to the direction of the correlation.
• D) The magnitude of the slope tells us how strong the correlation coefficient is.

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