If the Coefficient of Determination Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the coefficient of determination is .30 and the sum of squares regression for an analysis of regression is 210,then what is the value of SS_Y?

• A) 210
• B) 300
• C) 490
• D) 700

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Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique that uncovers latent variables or factors responsible for the correlation patterns among a collection of observed variables.

Variables

Characteristics or conditions that can change and potentially affect the outcome of a study or experiment.

Interrelationships

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected and affect each other.

Discriminant Validity

The degree to which a measure does not associate too strongly with measures from which it is supposed to differ.