a. When calculating a correlation coefficient between two quantitative variables, does it matter which is considered explanatory

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a. When calculating a correlation coefficient between two quantitative variables, does it matter which is considered explanatory and which response?
b. When calculating a least squares line between two quantitative variables, does it matter which is considered explanatory and which response?
c. When calculating a residual value from a least squares line, does it matter whether you calculate the vertical, horizontal, or perpendicular distance to the line?

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Introduction To Statistical Investigations

ISBN: 9781118172148

1st Edition

Authors: Beth L.Chance, George W.Cobb, Allan J.Rossman Nathan Tintle, Todd Swanson Soma Roy

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