Suppose the Correlation Between Height and Weight for Adults Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose the correlation between height and weight for adults is +0.40.What proportion (or percent) of the variability in weight can be explained by the relationship with height?

• A)40%
• B)60%
• C)16%
• D)84%

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