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How do you interpret a coefficient ofdetermination, r2, equal to 0.17?

Choose the correct answer below.

A.

The interpretation is that 17% of the variation in the dependent variable can be explained by the variation in the independent variable.

B.

The interpretation is that 83% of the variation in the independent variable can be explained by the variation in the dependent variable.

C.

The interpretation is that 0.83% of the variation in the dependent variable can be explained by the variation in the independent variable.

D.

The interpretation is that 0.17% of the variation in the independent variable can be explained by the variation in the dependent variable.