In a Simple Linear Regression Problem, Suppose the Sum of Squares

question 154

Multiple Choice

In a simple linear regression problem, suppose the sum of squares for regression (SSR) is 90. Which of the following must be true?

• A) The correlation coefficient is 0.9.
• B) The coefficient of determination is 0.81.
• C) The total sum of squares (Total SS) is at least 90.
• D) The sum of squares for error (SSE) is at most 90.
• E) The coefficient of determination is 90.

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