If the Coefficient of Correlation Is 0

question 107

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of correlation is 0.80, the percentage of the variation in y that is explained by the variation in x is:

• A)80%.
• B)0.64%.
• C)-80%.
• D)64%

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Definitions:

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