For the Situation Above, Give a Practical Interpretation Of $r = .81$

question 9

Multiple Choice

For the situation above, give a practical interpretation of $r = .81$ .

• A) We can predict SALARY correctly \(81 \%\) of the time using GMAT in a straight-line model.
• B) We estimate SALARY to increase \(81 \%\) for every 1 -point increase in GMAT.
• C) \(81 \%\) of the sample variation in SALARY can be explained by using GMAT in a straight-line model.
• D) There appears to be a positive correlation between SALARY and GMAT.

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Definitions:

Reaction

A process in which one or more substances (the reactants) are converted to one or more different substances (the products).

Terpene

A class of natural organic compounds, typically derived from plants, with a structure based on isoprene units.

Monocyclic

Pertains to chemical compounds that contain only one cyclic structure within their molecular framework.

Hydrogenated

A process where hydrogen atoms are added to the double or triple bonds of organic compounds, resulting in the saturation of the molecules and often changing their physical and chemical properties.