How Would a Researcher Interpret an R² Value of

question 35

Multiple Choice

How would a researcher interpret an r² value of .43?

• A) 5.7% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.
• B) 57% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.
• C) 43% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.
• D) 4.3% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.

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