Practice mode Correlation and Regression

If r(x, y) = 0.4, u = 2x + 3 and v = −3y + 1, what is r(u, v)?

Correct answer A. −0.4

Explanation

Changes of origin do not affect r, and scale factors affect only its sign. Since the multipliers 2 and −3 have opposite signs, r(u, v) = −0.4.

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