If the multiple correlation is high, we would expect to have _______ residuals than if the multiple correlation is low.
A) smaller
B) larger
C) the same as
D) We can't tell.

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If the multiple correlation is high, it means that the independent variables are strong predictors of the dependent variable, and the regression line is able to explain a large portion of the variance in the data. Thus, the residuals (the difference between the actual and predicted values) are expected to be smaller.

If the Multiple Correlation Is High, We Would Expect to Have