If the Correlation Coefficient R Is Equal to 0

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the correlation coefficient r is equal to 0.552, find the coefficient of nondetermination.

• A) 0.695
• B) 0.740
• C) 0.429
• D) 0.305

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