The R², Which Is an Output from a Regression Analysis

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The R², which is an output from a regression analysis, is different from correlation in that it tells us what percentage of the variation is accounted for by the variables we are using to predict or explain.

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Definitions:

Traditional Economy

An economic system rooted in tradition, customs, and beliefs, where resources are allocated based on inheritance and bartering is common, often found in rural and farm-based areas or developing countries.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing to invest resources in one option over another.

Objective

a specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goal that an individual or organization aims to achieve.

Scarcity

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