If two quantitative variables are positively correlated, this implies that... (s
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Question
If two quantitative variables are positively correlated, this implies that... (select all that apply; you have 5 attempts)
a. The response variable is always positive
b. The response variable is always negative
c. The response variable tends to increase when the predictor variable decreases
d. The response variable tends to decrease when the predictor variable decreases
e. The LOBF for the data is horizontal
f. The LOBF for the data is vertical
g. The LOBF is upward sloping
h. The LOBF is downward sloping
i. r < -1
j. r > 1
k. r < 0
l. r > 0
m. The p-value is less than 0.05
n. The p-value is greater than 0.05
o. The p-value is equal to 0.05
Explanation / Answer
The correct options are:
d. The response variable tends to decrease when the predictor variable decreases
g. The LOBF is upward sloping
l. r > 0
m. The p-value is less than 0.05