If you square a correlation coefficient and subtract this number from 1.00, what is the result?
A) the coefficient of alienation
B) the coefficient of determination
C) the amount of variance NOT explained by the variance in each variable
D) both a and c

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Squaring a correlation coefficient results in the coefficient of determination, which represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable. Subtracting this value from 1.00 gives the proportion of variance not explained by the model, which is essentially the concept of the coefficient of alienation. Thus, both A and C are correct, making D the correct choice.

If You Square a Correlation Coefficient and Subtract This Number