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Describe an example of a research question where a Regression Model  could be been used. Describe the characteristics of the independent variables and their likelihood of explaining the variance in the dependent variable .  Discuss your estimate what you would expect the correlation coefficient to be between the pairs of each independent variable and the dependent variable.
Discuss how r^2 is valuable in determining the effectiveness of the regression model.

In your two replies to classmates, provide insights for the similarities and dissimilarities between their example and yours.