In Bivariate Regression Analysis, the Higher the R-Square Value, The

question 42

Multiple Choice

In bivariate regression analysis, the higher the R-square value, the:

• A) lower the predictive power of the analysis.
• B) stronger the linear relationship.
• C) the worse the straight line's fit to the scatter points.
• D) less precise the prediction will be of the dependent variable.
• E) the more precise the prediction will be of the independent variable.

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Monthly Profit

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The integer that precedes the positive one and follows the negative one; it is neither negative nor positive.