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This Greek letter, β, refers to a regression slope in two different ways. In the first, it is the symbol for the slope value in the regression equation for the POPULATION (as opposed to the sample). In the second, it is the symbol for a standardized slope (expressing change in standard deviation units) and is sometimes called a “beta weight.” Usually, the context will make clear which of the two meanings of beta is intended.

Michael S. Lewis-Beck
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