Which of the Following Statements About Regression/correlation Analysis Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about regression/correlation analysis is FALSE?

• A) Correlation analysis involves the measurement of the closeness of the relationship between two or more variables.
• B) Regression analysis involves the derivation of an equation that relates the criterion variable to one or more predictor variables.
• C) Regression analysis can establish the causal relationship between two or more variables.
• D) The regression line minimizes the sum of the squared deviations about the line.
• E) It is much more common to conduct regression analyses using a computer.

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