In the language of statistics,how well a relationship helps predict different Y scores is the extent it
A)reduce the variance.
B)increase the variance.
C)accounts for the variance in X scores.
D)accounts for the variance in Y scores.

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The correct answer is D) accounts for the variance in Y scores. In statistics, the ability of a relationship to predict different Y scores is measured by how much of the variance in Y scores it can account for. This is often assessed using measures such as R-squared, which quantifies the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable (Y) that is predictable from the independent variable(s).

In the Language of Statistics,how Well a Relationship Helps Predict