The correlation coefficient between machine operating hours and maintenance cost is calculated as . What percentage of the variation in maintenance cost is explained by machine operating hours ()?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: The coefficient of determination is . **Answer: . Why not the others:** is the correlation coefficient directly, halves , and is an arithmetic miscalculation.

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