In one study, a correlation of +.45 was found between physical strength and ratings of popularity for a group of adolescent boys. What can be said about the degree to which differences in popularity can be "explained" by strength? Give your answer in terms of a percent. Percent of what? Be very precise and complete in your explanation.

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The Answer is (.45)²= 20% of the variance in popularity is associated with variation in physical strength.

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