The Multiple Correlation Coefficient of a Criterion Variable with Two

Multiple Choice

The multiple correlation coefficient of a criterion variable with two predictor variables

A) is usually smaller than the sum of the correlation coefficients of the criterion variable with each predictor variable.
B) is usually larger than the sum of the correlation coefficients of the criterion variable with each predictor variable.
C) is exactly the same as the sum of the correlation coefficients of the criterion variable with each predictor variable.
D) can be larger,smaller,or the same as the sum of the correlation coefficients of the criterion variable with each predictor variable.