Exhibit 14-4
The following information regarding a dependent variable (Y) and an independent variable (X) is provided. SSE = 6
SST = 16
-Refer to Exhibit 14-4. The coefficient of correlation is
A)0.7906
B)- 0.7906
C)0.625
D)0.375

Question

Exhibit 14-4
The following information regarding a dependent variable (Y) and an independent variable (X) is provided.  SSE = 6
SST = 16
-Refer to Exhibit 14-4. The coefficient of correlation is
A)0.7906 
B)- 0.7906 
C)0.625 
D)0.375

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The coefficient of determination (R-squared) is SST/SSE = 16/6 = 2.67.
Therefore, the coefficient of correlation (r) = sqrt(R-squared) = sqrt(2.67) = 0.7906. Since the correlation coefficient cannot be negative, the answer is A) 0.7906.

Exhibit 14-4 the Following Information Regarding a Dependent Variable (Y) and an and an Independent