A researcher was investigating the relationship between thevariables grades in h

A researcher was investigating the relationship between thevariables grades in high school and grades in college. Theinvestigator wanted to determine if a relationship existed and ifso to what extent. A regression analysis was perform on the dataand the correlation value was r = .71. Based on this finding whichstatement is correct?A. The researcher was able to explain about 36 percent of thevariation in the problem by this variable.B. The researcher was able to explain about 71% of the variation inthe problem by this variable.C. The researcher was able to explain about 50 percent of thevariation in the problem by this variable.D. The researcher was able to explain about 80 percent of thevariation in the problem by this variable.