The scatterplot below displays a set of bivariate numerical data $(x,y)$ along with its corresponding least-squares regression line.
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Consider removing the outlier $(95,0.6)$ and calculating a new least-squares regression line.
**What effect would removing the outlier have on the coefficient of determination $(r^2)$ associated with the new least-squares regression line?**
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