A Regression Equation with a Coefficient of Determination near One

question 71

Multiple Choice

A regression equation with a coefficient of determination near one would be most likely to occur when the data demonstrated a:

• A) seasonal demand pattern.
• B) trend demand pattern.
• C) cyclical demand pattern.
• D) random demand pattern.

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