The Multiple Correlation Coefficient Squared (R²)is the Proportion of Variance

question 64

Multiple Choice

The multiple correlation coefficient squared (R²) is the proportion of variance in the criterion variable accounted for by:

• A)the variance and standard deviation of the sample scores
• B)the correlation matrix
• C)all of the predictor variables
• D)all of the criterion variables

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