R², the Coefficient of Determination

question 32

Multiple Choice

R², the coefficient of determination:

• A) is a statistical technique used to "fit" an equation to empirical data in order to estimate the relationship between a dependent variable and more than one independent variable.
• B) indicates how the variation in the independent variables) caused the variation in the dependent variable.
• C) measures the proportion of the total variation in the dependent variable that is "caused" by the variation of the independent variables).
• D) measures the proportion of the total variation in the independent variables) that is "explained" by the variation of the dependent variable.
• E) measures the proportion of the total variation in the dependent variable that is "explained" by the variation of the independent variables).

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Definitions:

Categorical

Pertaining to absolute assertions or classifications that are without exceptions or conditions.

Symbolized

Represented by symbols or signs that stand for or suggest something else, often used in various fields for shorthand communication of complex ideas.

Truth-functional

Truth-functional refers to a property of logical connectives wherein the truth value of a statement is determined solely by the truth values of its components.

Quantifier

An operator in logic that identifies how many elements in the scope of discussion meet the criteria of an open formula.