SMAT 130B-01 – CRN: 10227: Two variables have a positive linear correlation. Is the slope of the regression line for the variables positive or​ negative?

Posted: November 30th, 2022

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Part 1

A.

The slope is negative. As the independent variable increases the dependent variable tends to decrease.

B.

The slope is positive. As the independent variable increases the dependent variable also tends to increase.

Your answer is correct.

C.

The slope is positive. As the independent variable increases the dependent variable tends to decrease.

D.

The slope is negative. As the independent variable increases the dependent variable also tends to increase.