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If r = 0.6, sigma_x = 3, sigma_y = 5, then bxy equals
A0.50
B1.00
C0.36
D0.20
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 0.36
1. bxy = r * (sigma_x / sigma_y).
2. = 0.6 * (3 / 5).
3. = 0.6 * 0.6.
4. = 0.36.
_Source: ICAI BoS Foundation Paper 3, Ch 17 'Regression', p.11_
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