If There Is a Strong Negative Linear Relationship Between the Variables

question 12

Short Answer

If there is a strong negative linear relationship between the variables, the value of
will be close to -1.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions for loans received from the Federal Reserve's discount window.

Arbitrary Cutoff

A subjective point chosen without any specific criterion or rationale, often in data analysis or reporting.