Suppose we obtain a significant correlation of r = .40. This correlation accounts for _______ of the variance.
A) 4%
B) 16%
C) 40%
D) .40%

Name: Suppose we obtain a significant correlation of r = .40. This correlation accounts for _______ of the variance. A) 4% B) 16% C) 40% D) .40%
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The percentage of variance accounted for by a correlation is found by squaring the correlation coefficient. So, r = .40, and r^2 = .16, which is 16%.

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