Souvik -
The "Multiple R" is the first solution returned by Microsoft Excel for
Regression Analysis (Data Analysis). What is this Multiple R? <
"Multiple R" is the square root of "R Square."
"R Square" is, in words, the proportion of variation in Y that is explained
by the X variables in your model. "R Square" is sometimes called
"coefficient of determination."
Using results shown in the Regression tool ANOVA output, "R Square" is SS
Regression (explained variation) divided by SS Total (total variation).
- Mike
www.mikemiddleton.com