In Simple Linear Regression

question 9

Multiple Choice

In simple linear regression,

• A)The correlation coefficient changes if you switch the independent and dependent variables.
• B)It doesn't matter which variable is dependent and which is independent.
• C)Only the independent variable can be dichotomous.
• D)Only the dependent variable can be dichotomous.
• E)Both variables can be dichotomous.

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