In Simple Linear Regression,the Coefficient of Correlation R and the Least

question 149

Multiple Choice

In simple linear regression,the coefficient of correlation r and the least squares estimate b₁ of the population slope $\beta$ ₁:

• A) must be equal.
• B) must have the same sign.
• C) are not related.
• D) None of these choices.

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