If the Durbin-Watson Statistic Is Less Than D_L, Then We

question 101

Multiple Choice

If the Durbin-Watson statistic is less than d_L, then we conclude that

• A) there is significant positive autocorrelation.
• B) there is significant negative autocorrelation.
• C) there is significant autocorrelation, but we cannot identify whether it is positive or negative.
• D) the test results are inconclusive.

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