The Guidelines for Determining the Number of Predictor Variables to Use

question 20

Multiple Choice

The guidelines for determining the number of predictor variables to use to predict a criterion variable include all but which of the following?

• A)the unique contribution of each predictor
• B)the practical costs of adding new predictors
• C)the relationship between predictors and the criterion variable
• D)the length of the dialog box

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Definitions:

Addictive Disorders

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Client-centered Therapy

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Placebo Treatments

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