The Sample Correlation Coefficient R Equals 1 If and Only $\left( x _ { i } , y _ { i } \right)$

question 97

Short Answer

The sample correlation coefficient r equals 1 if and only if all $\left( x _ { i } , y _ { i } \right)$ pairs lie on a straight line with __________ slope.

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