In Linear Regression, an R² of

question 104

Multiple Choice

In linear regression, an r² of .984 implies what?

• A) 98.4% of the variability of the independent variable is explained by the dependent variable
• B) 98.4% of the variability of the dependent variable is explained by the independent variable
• C) 1.6% of the variability of the independent variable is explained by the dependent variable
• D) 1.6% of the variability of the dependent variable is explained by the independent variable
• E) 99.2% of the variability of the dependent variable is explained by the independent variable

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