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To calculate the proportion of variance explained by a predictor variable in a regression model, we typically refer to the coefficient of determination, denoted as \( R^2 \). The \( R^2 \) value represents the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s). Here is a step-by-step guide to calculating the \( R^2 \) value in the context of a simple linear regression model: ### Step 1: Fit the Regression Model First, you need to fit a regression model to your data. In a simple linear regression, the model has the form: \[ Y = \beta_0 + \beta_1X + \epsilon \] where: - \( Y \) is the dependent variable. - \( X \) is the independent (predictor) variable. - \( \beta_0 \) is the y-intercept of the regression line. - \( \beta_1 \) is the slope of the regression line, representing the change in \( Y \) for a one-unit change in \( X \). - \( \epsilon \) is the error term, representing the variation in \( Y \) not explained by \( X \). ### Step 2: Calculate the Total Sum of Squares (SST) The total sum of squares (SST) quantifies the total variance in the dependent variable. It is calculated as: \[ SST = \sum_{i=1}^{n} (Y_i - \overline{Y})^2 \] where: - \( Y_i \) is the actual value of the dependent variable for the \( i \)-th observation. - \( \overline{Y} \) is the mean of the dependent variable. - \( n \) is the number of observations. ### Step 3: Calculate the Regression Sum of Squares (SSR) The regression sum of squares (SSR) quantifies the amount of variance in the dependent variable explained by the independent variable. It is calculated as: \[ SSR = \sum_{i=1}^{n} (\hat{Y}_i - \overline{Y})^2 \] where: - \( \hat{Y}_i \) is the predicted value of the dependent variable for the \( i \)-th observation based on the regression model. ### Step 4: Calculate the \( R^2 \) Value The \( R^2 \) value is the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable. It is calculated as: \[ R^2 = \frac{SSR}{SST} \] The \( R^2 \) value ranges from 0 to 1, where: - An \( R^2 \) of 0 indicates that the model explains none of the variability of the response data around its mean. - An \( R^2 \) of 1 indicates that the model explains all the variability of the response data around its mean. ### Step 5: Interpret the \( R^2 \) Value Interpret the \( R^2 \) value in the context of your study. A higher \( R^2 \) value indicates a better fit of the model to the data, meaning that the predictor variable explains a larger proportion of the variance in the dependent variable. Keep in mind that while a high \( R^2 \) value indicates a good fit, it does not imply causation, and it is also important to consider the significance of the regression coefficients, the assumptions of the regression analysis, and the potential for overfitting, especially in models with multiple predictors.

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