Stars and Planets Are Round Because

question 2

Multiple Choice

Stars and planets are round because

• A) a sphere is the most natural shape.
• B) they rotate.
• C) gravity forces them into this shape.
• D) friction in space grinds them into this shape.

Recognize the importance of ANOVA in validating regression models.

Understand how to incorporate nominal or categorical variables into regression models using dummy variables.

Determine the need for and effect of including interaction terms in regression models.

Differentiate between various significance tests (e.g., t-tests, F-tests) used in regression analysis.

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