The R² of a Multiple Regression of Y on X₁

question 44

Multiple Choice

The R² of a multiple regression of y on x₁ and x₂ measures the __________.

• A) percent variability of y that is explained by the variability of x₁
• B) percent variability of y that is explained by the variability of x₂
• C) statistical significance of the coefficients in the regression equation
• D) percent variability of y that is explained by the variability of x₁ and x₂

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