In a Simple Linear Regression Analysis, the Following Sums of Squares

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a simple linear regression analysis, the following sums of squares are produced: The proportion of the variation in Y that is explained by the variation in X is:

• A) 20%
• B) 80%
• C) 25%
• D) 50%
• E) none of these choices

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Return On

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