In Simple Linear Regression, the Coefficient of Correlation R and the Least

question 136

Multiple Choice

In simple linear regression, the coefficient of correlation r and the least squares estimate b ₁ of the population slope b ₁:

• A)must be equal.
• B)must have the same sign.
• C)are not related.
• D)None of these choices.

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