Practice mode Correlation and Regression

When r = 0, how are the two regression lines placed relative to each other?

Correct answer A. Perpendicular to each other

Explanation

If r = 0 both regression coefficients are zero, so the lines are y = ȳ and x = x̄, which are parallel to the axes and perpendicular to each other.

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