What Information Do the Slopes in a Multiple Regression Equation

Multiple Choice

What information do the slopes in a multiple regression equation provide about the correlation coefficient?

A) The slopes tell us nothing about the correlation coefficient.
B) The sign of the slope (positive or negative) tells us the direction of the correlation.
C) The slope sign is inversely related to the direction of the correlation.
D) The magnitude of the slope tells us how strong the correlation coefficient is.