With a Regression Equation with Two Independent Variables, an R2

question 8

Multiple Choice

With a regression equation with two independent variables, an R2 of .42 indicates that ______.

• A) both of the independent variables explain 18% of the variation in the dependent variable
• B) both of the independent variables cause 42% of the dependent variable
• C) both of the independent variables explain 42% of the variation in the dependent variable
• D) both of the independent variables cause 18% of the dependent variable

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