Practice mode Correlation and Regression

If the correlation coefficient r is zero, what are both regression coefficients?

Correct answer D. 0

Explanation

Each regression coefficient equals r multiplied by a ratio of standard deviations (byx = r·sy/sx), so when r = 0 both coefficients are zero.

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