If Computing a Causal Linear Regression Model of Y =

question 36

Multiple Choice

If computing a causal linear regression model of Y = a + bX and the resultant r² is very near zero, then one would be able to conclude that

• A)Y = a + bX is a good forecasting method.
• B)Y = a + bX is not a good forecasting method.
• C)a multiple linear regression model is a good forecasting method for the data.
• D)a multiple linear regression model is not a good forecasting method for the data.

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