Exploring the Properties of R^2

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In summary, the conversation discusses the properties of R^2 as a field and how it relates to R as a field. The conversation also brings up the concept of inverse elements and the direct product of integral domains. It is concluded that R^2 is a field if R is a field, but not if R is a non-trivial integral domain.
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Am I missing something or is R^2 a field with the obvious component wise addition and multiplication (a,b)*(c,d)=(ac,bd)?
 
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EDIT: Completely ignore this. Didn't think it through. For an example of why it's false see Office Shredder's reply.

Yes if R is a field, then R^2 is a field (clearly commutative, and (a,b) has inverse (1/a,1/b) ).
 
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What's the inverse of (3,0)?
 
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Ok, that's what I was missing :)
 
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If R, S are non-trivial integral domains, then their direct product [itex]R\times S[/itex] is never an integral domain, because it always has zero-divisors: (a,0).(0,b)=0. In particular, this holds for fields.
 

1. What is R^2 and why is it important in scientific research?

R^2, also known as the coefficient of determination, is a statistical measure that represents the proportion of the variation in a dependent variable that is explained by an independent variable. In other words, it measures how well the independent variable can predict the dependent variable. It is important in scientific research because it helps to determine the strength and significance of the relationship between variables, which is crucial in drawing conclusions and making predictions.

2. How is R^2 calculated and interpreted?

R^2 is calculated by taking the ratio of the explained variation to the total variation. It ranges from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating a stronger relationship between the variables. A value of 0 means that the independent variable does not explain any of the variation in the dependent variable, while a value of 1 means that the independent variable perfectly predicts the dependent variable.

3. Can R^2 be negative?

No, R^2 cannot be negative. It is possible for the value to be close to 0, indicating a weak or non-existent relationship between the variables, but it cannot be negative. A negative value would suggest that the independent variable is actually making the predictions worse instead of better.

4. What are some limitations of using R^2 in research?

R^2 should not be used as the only measure of a relationship between variables. It does not provide information about the direction or causality of the relationship, and it can be influenced by outliers or non-linear relationships. Additionally, R^2 does not take into account the importance or significance of the independent variable in predicting the dependent variable, so other statistical measures should also be considered.

5. How can R^2 be used to compare models?

R^2 can be used to compare the fit of different models to the same data. The model with a higher R^2 value is generally considered to be a better fit for the data. However, it is important to also consider the complexity of the model and the number of variables included, as a more complex model may have a higher R^2 simply due to chance or overfitting the data.

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