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krzymel

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on: Jun 24, 2018

For an exponentially distributed random variable x with a mean of 8, the probability of x 8 is .5.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If the coefficient of correlation is -0.4, then the slope of the regression line
a. must also be -0.4
b. can be either negative or positive
c. must be negative
d. must be 0.16

tjayeee

Sr. Member
Posts: 329

Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

C

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