The Model Y = $\beta$ ₀ $\beta$ ₁x $\beta$ ₂x² $\varepsilon$

question 11

Multiple Choice

The model y = $\beta$ ₀ + $\beta$ ₁x + $\beta$ ₂x² + $\varepsilon$ is referred to as a:

• A) simple linear regression model.
• B) first-order model with one predictor variable.
• C) second-order model with one predictor variable.
• D) third order model with two predictor variables.

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