Interpret the Value of Correlations Coefficients and Squared Correlations

question 32

Multiple Choice

Interpret the value of correlations coefficients and squared correlations.
-Suppose the correlation, r, between two variables x and y is -0.44. What percentage of
The variability in y cannot be explained by x?

• A) 19%
• B) 44%
• C) 81%
• D) 88%
• E) 12%

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