If the coefficient of correlation in a bivariate set-up is noted to be 0.7, then which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The percentage of variation in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable is 49. 2. Both the regression coefficients have positive sign. 3. Both the regression coefficients have negative sign. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q15Section I (Objective (Q1–Q80))15 of 80

Statistical Inference — interpreting the coefficient of determination and regression signs

If the coefficient of correlation in a bivariate set-up is noted to be $0.7$ , then which of the following statements is/are correct?

The percentage of variation in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable is 49.
Both the regression coefficients have positive sign.
Both the regression coefficients have negative sign.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Pick an option to check your answer. In a mock test a wrong answer here costs 0.83 mark.

Keyboard: A–D answer · S solution · ←/→ previous/next