Given the Least Squares Regression Line = -4

question 96

Multiple Choice

Given the least squares regression line = -4.63 + 1.38x, and a coefficient of determination of 0.9025, the correlation coefficient must be:

• A) -0.95
• B) +0.95
• C) +1.38
• D) -0.81
• E) 0.81

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