The Unstandardized Regression Coefficient (Slope) Indicates

question 9

Multiple Choice

The unstandardized regression coefficient (slope) indicates

• A) the strength of an independent variable's net effect
• B) the direction of an independent variable's net effect
• C) both "a" and "b"
• D) neither "a" nor "b"

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