The Coefficient of Determination

question 42

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of determination

• A)will never be a negative number
• B)solves the directionality problem
• C)enables conclusions about cause and effect in correlational studies
• D)is always closer to 1.00 than the value for Pearson's r

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