In a Multiple Regression Analysis Involving K Independent Variables and N

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis involving k independent variables and n data points,the number of degrees of freedom associated with the sum of squares for error is:

• A) k - 1
• B) n - k
• C) n - 1
• D) n - k - 1

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