The null hypothesis in bivariate regression is ________.
A) Bᵧₓ = Bₓᵧ = rₓᵧ
B) B = Covₓᵧ / sₓ²
C) sₓ = xmₑₐn
D) a = xy
E) B₁ = 0

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The null hypothesis in bivariate regression is that there is no relationship between the independent variable (x) and the dependent variable (y). This is tested by setting the slope coefficient (B₁) equal to zero. Therefore, the best choice is E, as it represents the null hypothesis for B₁.

The Null Hypothesis in Bivariate Regression Is ________