Which of these statements is best?
A)The SST measures the total variability in the dependent variable about the regression line.
B)The SSE measures the total variability in the independent variable about the regression line.
C)The SSR indicates how much of the total variability in the dependent variable is explained by the regression model.
D)The coefficient of determination takes on values between -1 and + 1.

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Option A is incorrect because the SST measures the total variability in the dependent variable, not around the regression line. option B is incorrect because the SSE measures the total variability in the dependent variable, not the independent variable. Option D is incorrect because the coefficient of determination takes on values between 0 and 1. Option C is correct because the SSR measures how much of the total variability in the dependent variable is explained by the regression model.

Which of These Statements Is Best