The proportion of variability of the dependent variable accounted for or explained by the independent variable is called the _______.
A)sum of squares error
B)coefficient of correlation
C)coefficient of determination
D)covariance
E)regression sum of squares

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The coefficient of determination, often denoted as R^2, quantifies the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s), making it the correct answer.

The Proportion of Variability of the Dependent Variable Accounted for or Explained