If "R Squared" in a Regression Analysis Is Found to Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

If "R squared" in a regression analysis is found to be .65,this means that ________
Percent of the variation in the dependent variable can be explained by variation in the independent variable.

• A)35
• B)85
• C)65
• D)54
• E)45

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Definitions:

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Compromised Family Coping

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