The Sign on the Intercept Coefficient in a Simple Regression

question 126

True/False

The sign on the intercept coefficient in a simple regression model will always be the same as the sign on the correlation coefficient.

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Definitions:

Racial Socialization

Parents teach their children to negotiate race-related barriers and experiences in a racially stratified society and to take pride in their ancestry.

Race-Related Barriers

Obstructions or hindrances faced by individuals based on their race, affecting opportunities, and access in society.

Ancestry

The lineage or historical lineage of a person, traced back through several generations, often influencing their cultural identity.

Minority Groups

Groups in a society who, because of physical or cultural characteristics, are singled out from the others in the society for differential and unequal treatment.