In a simple linear regression, which of the following is equivalent to testing the significance of the population slope?
A)Testing the significance of the population intercept.
B)Testing the significance of the mean.
C)Testing the significance of the coefficient of correlation.
D)All of these choices are correct.

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Testing the significance of the population slope is equivalent to testing the significance of the coefficient of correlation, as both measures the strength and direction of the linear relationship between the dependent and independent variables. Testing the significance of the population intercept or mean is not equivalent as they do not measure the relationship between the variables.

In a Simple Linear Regression, Which of the Following Is