Suppose That in a Regression Analysis,SST = 140,SSR = 35,and

question 2

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in a regression analysis,SST = 140,SSR = 35,and SS_xy = −23.32.Then the corresponding coefficient of correlation r = ______.

• A) 0.25
• B) 0.50
• C) either 0.25 or −0.25, but there is not enough information to determine its sign
• D) either 0.50 or −0.50, but there is not enough information to determine its sign
• E) −0.50

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