If the data are clustered close to the regression line ________.
A)the correlation coefficient is likely to be 0
B)the standard error is likely to be small
C)the intercept term is likely to be large
D)the slope is likely to be negative

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If the data are clustered close to the regression line, it indicates a strong linear relationship between the two variables. As a result, the standard error is likely to be small, indicating a good fit of the regression line. The correlation coefficient may or may not be 0, depending on the strength of the linear relationship. The intercept term and slope are not necessarily affected by the clustering of the data.

If the Data Are Clustered Close to the Regression Line