The Coefficient of Determination R² Represents the Proportion of the Total

question 27

True/False

The coefficient of determination R² represents the proportion of the total variability in y that can be explained by the regression of y on x. When transformed to a percentage, it represents the percentage reduction in the sum of the squares of the error that can be accomplished by using the model to predict the dependent variable as opposed to just using the sample mean of the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Assimilationist Perspective

The assimilationist perspective is a viewpoint that advocates for individuals or groups, especially immigrants, to conform and integrate into the cultural and social norms of the dominant society.

Racial Justice

The systematic fair treatment of people of all races, resulting in equitable opportunities and outcomes for all, addressing both the causes and effects of racism.

Color-Blind Framework

An ideological perspective that dismisses racial differences and promotes the treatment of all individuals irrespective of their racial backgrounds, often critiqued for ignoring systemic racism.

80/20 Phenomenon

A principle often referred to as the Pareto Principle, which suggests that roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of the causes.