Does a high value of r2 allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related? Explain. - A high value of r2 can only allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related in linear relationships, but not in nonlinear relationships. - Yes. Regression or correlation analysis always allows us to conclude that two variables are causally related.     - A high value of r2 can only allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related in nonlinear relationship

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Does a high value of r2 allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related? Explain.

- A high value of r2 can only allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related in linear relationships, but not in nonlinear relationships.

- Yes. Regression or correlation analysis always allows us to conclude that two variables are causally related.    

- A high value of r2 can only allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related in nonlinear relationships, but not in linear relationships.

- No. Regression or correlation analysis can never allow us to conclude that two variables are causally related.

- Yes. Since r2 is the percentage of the total sum of squares that can be explained by using the estimated regression equation, a high value of r2 allows us to conclude that two variables are causally related.

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