Exhibit 12-4
The following information regarding a dependent variable (Y) and an independent variable (X) is provided.
SSE = 6
SST = 16
-Refer to Exhibit 12-4. The coefficient of correlation is
A)0.7906
B)- 0.7906
C)0.625
D)0.375

Question

Exhibit 12-4
The following information regarding a dependent variable (Y) and an independent variable (X) is provided.
  SSE = 6
SST = 16
-Refer to Exhibit 12-4. 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^2) is calculated as SSE/SST, which in this case is 6/16 = 0.375. The coefficient of correlation (r) is the square root of R^2, which is the positive square root of 0.375, approximately 0.7906. Therefore, the answer is A.

Exhibit 12-4 the Following Information Regarding a Dependent Variable (Y) and an and an Independent