Practice mode Correlation and Regression

If the two regression coefficients are byx = −0.9 and bxy = −0.4, what is r?

Correct answer C. −0.6

Explanation

r = −√(byx × bxy) = −√(0.36) = −0.6. The sign of r is the same as the common sign of the regression coefficients.

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