If X 1 , X 2 , and X 3 are uncorrelated variables each having the same

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If X1, X2, and X3 are uncorrelated variables each having the same standard deviation, show that the coefficient of correlation between X1 + X2 and X2 + X3 is equal to 1/2. Why is the correlation coefficient not zero?

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Basic Econometrics

ISBN: 978-0073375779

5th edition

Authors: Damodar N. Gujrati, Dawn C. Porter

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