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In simple linear regression analysis, if the correlation coefficient between the independent variable x and the dependent variable y is -.85, this means that the scatterplot generated by the same data values would show points that would fall on a straight line with slope equal to -.85.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A perfect correlation between two variables will always produce a correlation coefficient of + 1.0.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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