The Coefficient of Determination R², a Measure of the Goodness

question 43

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The coefficient of determination r², a measure of the goodness of fit of the estimated regression equation, is the ratio of the explained variation in y (SSR) to the total variation in y (SST), and takes on values between 0 and 1.

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