If the Correlation Coefficient Has a Negative Value,then the Coefficient

question 11

Multiple Choice

If the correlation coefficient has a negative value,then the coefficient of determination ________.

• A)can take on either a negative or positive value
• B)must be positive
• C)will also have a negative value
• D)will equal zero

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Definitions:

Distance Formula

An equation used to determine the distance between two points in a coordinate plane, derived from the Pythagorean theorem.

Collinear

Refers to points lying on the same straight line.

Perimeter

The total distance around the edge of a two-dimensional shape.

Vertices

The corners or points where two or more edges meet in a geometric shape.