If Successive Values of the Residuals Are Close Together, Then

question 102

Multiple Choice

If successive values of the residuals are close together, then there is a ________ autocorrelation and the value of the Durbin-Watson statistic is ________.

• A) negative; large
• B) positive; small
• C) negative; small
• D) positive; large

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Definitions:

N-Methylacetamide

An organic compound used as a solvent and in the synthesis of other compounds, featuring an acetamide group substituted with a methyl group.

Secondary Amide

An amide derived from an acid by replacement of the hydroxyl group by an amino group, where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two carbon atoms.

Primary Amide

Organic compounds containing the functional group -CONH2 attached to a primary alkyl or aryl group.

γ-Butyrolactam

A cyclic amide consisting of a four-carbon ring, used in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals.