How would a researcher interpret an r 2 value of .43?A) 5.7% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.B) 57% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.C) 43% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.D) 4.3% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.

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How would a researcher interpret an r 2  value of .43?A)  5.7% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.B)  57% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.C)  43% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.D)  4.3% of the variance in one variable is explained by another variable.

Thereal Joi B · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The r 2  value of .43 indicates a moderate positive correlation between two variables. This means that 43% of the variance in one variable can be explained by the variance in the other variable. Therefore, the best choice is option C.

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