The amount of error in predicting Y that remains after X has been taken into account is________.
A) the unexplained variation of Y.
B) r - 1.00.
C) always zero.
D) r.

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The amount of error in predicting Y that remains after X has been taken into account is referred to as the unexplained variation of Y. Choice B (r-1.00) and choice D (r) are incorrect because they do not relate to the unexplained variation of Y. Choice C (always zero) is also incorrect because there will always be some error or variation in predicting Y, even when X is taken into account.

The Amount of Error in Predicting Y That Remains After