If We Are Interested in Determining Whether Two Variables Are

question 29

Multiple Choice

If we are interested in determining whether two variables are linearly related, it is necessary to:

• A)perform the t -test of the slope b ₁.
• B)perform the t -test of the coefficient of correlation r .
• C)either a or b since they are identical.
• D)None of these choices.

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