Practice mode Correlation and Regression

If byx = 0.8 and bxy = 0.45, what is the correlation coefficient r?

Correct answer B. 0.60

Explanation

r is the geometric mean of the two regression coefficients and takes their common sign: r = √(0.8 × 0.45) = √0.36 = 0.60.

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