With a Regression Equation with Two Independent Variables, an R2

Multiple Choice

With a regression equation with two independent variables, an R2 of .42 indicates that ______.

A) both of the independent variables explain 18% of the variation in the dependent variable
B) both of the independent variables cause 42% of the dependent variable
C) both of the independent variables explain 42% of the variation in the dependent variable
D) both of the independent variables cause 18% of the dependent variable