If the Coefficient of Correlation Is −0

question 152

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation is −0.50, the percentage of the variation in the dependent variable y that is explained by the variation in the independent variable x is:

• A)− 50%.
• B)25%.
• C)50%.
• D)− 25%.

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