Assuming a Linear Relationship Between X and Y,if the Coefficient

question 25

Multiple Choice

Assuming a linear relationship between X and Y,if the coefficient of correlation (r) equals −0.75,this means that:

• A)there is very weak correlation.
• B)the slope b₁ is = −0.75.
• C)the value of X is always greater than the value of Y.
• D)None of these choices are true.

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No Excess Amortizations

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