Although no solution is ideal, the relative importance of predictors can best be evaluated by examining:

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Squared semipartial correlation coefficients represent the unique contribution of each predictor to the variance of the dependent variable, while controlling for the effects of other predictors. Therefore, they are the best choice for evaluating the relative importance of predictors. B and A are similar to squared semipartial correlations, but do not control for the effects of other predictors. C is not a valid statistical term.

Although No Solution Is Ideal, the Relative Importance of Predictors