The larger the absolute value of the t statistic of the slope in a simple linear regression, the stronger the linear relationship exists between X and Y.

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The t statistic measures the strength of the evidence in favor of the alternative hypothesis, which states that there is a non-zero slope (i.e., a linear relationship) between X and Y. A larger absolute value of the t statistic indicates stronger evidence in favor of the alternative hypothesis, which in turn suggests a stronger linear relationship between X and Y.

The Larger the Absolute Value of the T Statistic of the Slope