Determine Whether the Statement Is True or False $y = 3.29 x - 4.17$

question 90

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, explain why or give an example that shows it is false. Data that are modeled by $y = 3.29 x - 4.17$ have a negative correlation.

• A)True
• B)False; The data modeled by \(y = 3.29 x - 4.17\) have a positive correlation.

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