If the Coefficient of Correlation Is -0

question 188

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation is -0.80,then the percentage of the variation in y that is explained by the variation in x is:

• A) 80%
• B) 64%
• C) 89%
• D) None of these choices.

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