Which of the Following Statements Is True with Respect to a Simple

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with respect to a simple linear regression model?

• A) The percent of variation in the dependent variable that is explained by the regression model is equal to the square of the correlation coefficient between the x and y variables.
• B) If the correlation coefficient between the x and y variables is negative, the sign on the regression slope coefficient will also be negative.
• C) If the correlation between the dependent and the independent variable is determined to be significant, the regression model for y given x will also be significant.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Stanley Milgram

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Original Obedience Study

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