In a Multiple Regression Model,the Coefficients on the Independent Variables

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model,the coefficients on the independent variables measure

• A)the percent of the variation in the dependent variable explained by a change in that independent variable,all other influences held constant.
• B)the change in the dependent variable from a one-unit change in that independent variable,all other influences held constant.
• C)the change in that independent variable from a one-unit change in the dependent variable,all other influences held constant.
• D)the change in the dependent variable explained by the random error,all other influences held constant.

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Definitions:

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