A researcher measures the following correlation between number of years of education and life satisfaction: r = +0.08.What is the value of the coefficient of determination?
A)0.08
B)0.16
C)0.01
D)0.11

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The coefficient of determination (r²) is calculated by squaring the correlation coefficient (r). Therefore, r² = 0.08² = 0.0064. In decimal form, this is 0.01, making choice C the correct answer.

A Researcher Measures the Following Correlation Between Number of Years