In simple linear regression,which of the following statements indicates there is no linear relationship between the variables x and y?
A) Coefficient of determination is -1.0.
B) Coefficient of correlation is 0.0.
C) Sum of squares for error is 0.0.
D) None of these choices.

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A coefficient of correlation of 0.0 indicates no linear relationship between the variables. A coefficient of determination of 1.0 indicates a perfect linear relationship, and a sum of squares for error of 0.0 would indicate no error in the regression, which is highly unlikely.

In Simple Linear Regression,which of the Following Statements Indicates There