The Coefficient of Determination Is the Square of the Correlation

question 18

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of determination is the square of the correlation coefficient. This informs one as to the ______.

• A) critical value of the correlation
• B) the proportion of the variation in dependent variable that is explained by the independent variable
• C) the direction of the relationship
• D) how strong the relationship is

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