A Multiple Regression Equation Includes 5 Independent Variables, and the Coefficient

question 68

Multiple Choice

A multiple regression equation includes 5 independent variables, and the coefficient of determination is 0.64. The percentage of the variation in y that is explained by the regression equation is:

• A)8%.
• B)12.8%.
• C)41%.
• D)64%

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