​If There Is a Positive Correlation Between X and Y

question 69

Multiple Choice

​If there is a positive correlation between X and Y then in the regression equation,Y = bX + a,____.

• A)​b > 0
• B)​b < 0
• C)​a > 0
• D)​a < 0

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