Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134494043
Author: Jeff Bennett, William L. Briggs, Mario F. Triola
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 7CQ
In Exercises 7–10, determine whether the given statement is true or false.
7. If r = 0.200, then r2 = 0.040 and 4% of the plotted points lie on the best-fit line.
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Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life (5th Edition)
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