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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