The Value of the Coefficient of Correlation (R)

question 30

Multiple Choice

The value of the coefficient of correlation (R)

• A)can be equal to the value of the coefficient of determination (R²)
• B)can never be equal to the value of the coefficient of determination (R²)
• C)is always smaller than the value of the coefficient of determination
• D)is always larger than the value of the coefficient of determination

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