The total variation,or sum-of-squares,of the dependent variable in a regression equation can be partitioned into
A) variation explained by the independent variable and variation explained by the dependent variable
B) variation explained by X and the variation explained by Y
C) variations explained by each of the independent variables
D) variation explained by regression and variation unexplained by regression

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Total sum-of-squares,or variation,equals explained variation plus unexplained variation (error).

The Total Variation,or Sum-Of-Squares,of the Dependent Variable in a Regression