In a Simple Linear Regression Model, If the Points on a Scatter

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a simple linear regression model, if the points on a scatter diagram lie on a straight line with a negative slope, which of the following is the coefficient of determination?

• A) −1
• B) 0
• C) +1
• D) Infinity

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