The R² of a Multiple Regression of Y on X₁

question 14

Multiple Choice

The R² of a multiple regression of y on x₁ and x₂ measures the ________.

• A) percentage of the variation in y that is explained by the variability of x 1
• B) percentage of the variation in y that is explained by the variability of x 2
• C) statistical significance of the coefficients in the sample regression equation
• D) percentage of the variation in y that is explained by the sample regression equation

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