One of the values used in bivariate correlation tests is the coefficient of determination. If there is a correlation coefficient of .50 between education and income, what is the coefficient of determination?

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The coefficient of determination is the square of the correlation coefficient. Squares of decimals are always smaller than the original value; 5 squared is 25, and the decimal point remains in the same place. This number suggests that 25% (the equivalent percentage) of variability in income is explained by education.

One of the Values Used in Bivariate Correlation Tests Is