alleryStart learning →What does the coefficient of determination R squared represent?
ASteepness of the fitted line
BShare of Y variation predicted by X
CStandard deviation of residuals
DCount of observations used
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Share of Y variation predicted by X
R squared is the share of the dependent variable's variation explained by the predictors.
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