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If the regression coefficient of $x$ on $\mathrm{vand}$ $x$ are $-\frac{1}{2}$
and $-\frac{1}{2}$ respectively, then what is the correlation
coefficient between $\mathrm{x}$ and $\mathrm{y} ?$
MathematicsStatisticsNDANDA 2017 (Phase 1)
Options:
  • A $-\frac{1}{4}$
  • B $-\frac{1}{16}$
  • C $\frac{1}{16}$
  • D $\frac{1}{4}$
Solution:
1261 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $-\frac{1}{4}$
Correlation coefficient $=\sqrt{\frac{-1}{2} \times \frac{-1}{8}}$
$\sqrt{\frac{1}{16}}=-\frac{1}{4}$
Since, both the regression coefficients are negative, correlation coefficient is negative.

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