Practice mode Correlation and Regression

Which pair of values cannot be the two regression coefficients of the same data?

Correct answer B. byx = 1.5, bxy = 0.8

Explanation

The product byx × bxy equals r², which cannot exceed 1. For 1.5 and 0.8 the product is 1.2, which is impossible.

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