Suppose That the Correlation Between Height and Weight for Adults

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the correlation between height and weight for adults is +.75.What proportion (or percent) of the variability in weight is accounted for by the relationship with height?

• A)75%
• B)25%
• C)56%
• D)unable to determine

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