A regression slope (b) is 2.5. What does this slope tell us about the strength of the relationship between X and Y?
A) This is a strong relationship; actual observations are very closely clustered around the regression line.
B) There is a weak relationship; actual observations are scattered widely around the regression line.
C) There is no relationship between X and Y.
D) By itself, knowing the regression slope tells us nothing about the strength of relationship between X and Y.

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The regression slope indicates the change in Y for a one-unit change in X, but it does not provide information about the strength of the relationship, which is measured by the correlation coefficient or R-squared value.

A Regression Slope (B) Is 2