The R² Value Is Reported by a Researcher to Be

Multiple Choice

The r² value is reported by a researcher to be 49%. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) The explanatory variable explains 49% of the variability in the response variable.
B) The explanatory variable explains 70% of the variability in the response variable.
C) The response variable explains 49% of the variability in the explanatory variable.
D) The response variable explains 70% of the variability in the explanatory variable.