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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Definitions:

Median

A statistical measure representing the middle value in a set of data when it has been arranged in order.

Earth's Surface

The outermost layer of the Earth where humans live, including landforms, water bodies, and living organisms.

Equator

An imaginary line drawn around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from both poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Average

A statistical measure representing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by dividing the sum of the values by the number of values.