For the Following Data, the Value of SSE = 18 $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\15 & 4 \\17 & 6 \\23 & 2 \\17 & 4\end{array}$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

For the following data, the value of SSE = 18. $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Dependent Variable } ( y ) & \text { Independent Variable } ( x ) \\15 & 4 \\17 & 6 \\23 & 2 \\17 & 4\end{array}$$ The coefficient of determination (r²) equals

• A) .7071.
• B) -.7071.
• C) .5.
• D) -.5.

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