If the Coefficient of Determination Is a Positive Value, Then

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of determination is a positive value, then the regression equation _____.

• A) must have a positive slope
• B) must have a negative slope
• C) could have either a positive or a negative slope
• D) must have a positive y-intercept

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Definitions:

Investments

The allocation of resources, usually financial, into assets or endeavors expected to yield returns or profits over time.

Distress-Maintaining

Cycles or patterns of behavior and thought that contribute to preserving or increasing psychological distress.

Relationship-Enhancing

Any behavior or action that strengthens the bond between individuals in a relationship.

Distress-Maintaining

This term refers to behaviors or thought patterns that exacerbate or prolong emotional distress rather than alleviating it.