The Pearson's r correlation between pets owned during one's lifetime and longevity is zero. What is the value of the slope (b)?
A) -1.00
B) 0
C) 0.50
D) 1.00

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The slope (b) in a linear regression is directly related to the Pearson's r correlation. If the correlation is zero, it means there is no linear relationship between the variables, so the slope is also zero.

The Pearson's R Correlation Between Pets Owned During One's Lifetime