Stepwise Regression Carried Out by Adding Variables to a Multiple

question 55

Multiple Choice

Stepwise regression carried out by adding variables to a multiple regression model until no additional model makes a significant contribution is called ________.

• A)forward selection
• B)backward elimination
• C)general stepwise
• D)parsimony

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