Why Is the Sign of a Coefficient Important

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is the sign of a coefficient important?

• A) It tells us whether a coefficient is significant
• B) A positive coefficient indicates a large relationship; a negative coefficient indicates a small relationship
• C) It is used in the determination of the confidence interval
• D) It tells us whether the direction of a research hypothesis is confirmed

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