In a Simple Linear Regression , If the Coefficient of Determination

question 106

Multiple Choice

In a simple linear regression , if the coefficient of determination is 0.96, what does this imply?

• A) It means that 96% of the y values are positive.
• B) It means that 90% of the total variation in y can be explained by the regression line.
• C) It means that 96% of the x values are equal.
• D) It means that 90% of the total variation in x can be explained by regression line.

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