Which of the Following Iterative Search Procedures for Model-Building in a Multiple

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following iterative search procedures for model-building in a multiple regression analysis starts with all independent variables in the model and then drops non-significant independent variables is a step-by-step manner?

• A)Backward elimination
• B)Stepwise regression
• C)Forward selection
• D)All possible regressions
• E)Backward selection

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