The standardized regression coefficient in a bivariate linear prediction rule equals
A)the intercept of the regression line using raw scores.
B)the slope of the regression line using raw scores.
C)the correlation coefficient.
D)the correlation coefficient squared.

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The standardized regression coefficient is equivalent to the correlation coefficient when both the predictor and response variables are standardized. Thus, the answer is option C.

The Standardized Regression Coefficient in a Bivariate Linear Prediction Rule