Question

If the calculated correlation coefficient is 0,59 what is the percentage of common variance between the variables?
1. 0,3481%
2. 34,81%
3. 59%
4. 1,18%

Answer 1

solution

Common variance $=R^2$

Where $R =$ correlation coefficient

$$R^2=0.59^2=0.3481$$

answer: 34.81%