If B Y Is Negative, Higher Values of X Are

question 90

Multiple Choice

If b Y is negative, higher values of X are associated with _________.

• A) lower values of X'
• B) higher values of Y
• C) higher values of ( Y - Y' )
• D) lower values of Y

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Definitions:

Variance

A measure of the dispersion or spread of a set of values, calculated as the average of the squared deviations from the mean.

Research Hypothesis

A statement made for a study based on predictions of a possible outcome, which can be tested through research or experimentation.

Correlation Coefficient

An index that quantifies the magnitude and direction of a straight-line association between a pair of variables.

Estimate Reliability

A measure or assessment of the stability or consistency of an estimate from one context or test administration to another.