If the Coefficient of Correlation Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation is .4, the percentage of variation in the dependent variable explained by the estimated regression equation _____.

• A) is 40%
• B) is 16%
• C) is 4%
• D) can be any positive value

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