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Basic Question 4 of 11

An analyst is reviewing the following data produced after a regression analysis:

Total Sum of Squares (TSS) = 476

Sum of the Squares of the Errors (SSE) = 39
Regression Sum of the Squares (RSS) = 437
Sample data included 25 observations.

Using the analysis of variance (ANOVA) approach, which of the following statements would be true?

A. 91.1% of the variation in the dependent variable may be explained by the regression model.
B. 91.8% of the variation in the dependent variable may be explained by the regression model.
C. 95.8% of the variation in the dependent variable may be explained by the regression model.

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quanttrader RSS = explained variation

SSE = unexplained variation
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Learning Outcome Statements

evaluate how well a multiple regression model explains the dependent variable by analyzing ANOVA table results and measures of goodness of fit;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 2.