Determining Which Variables to Include in Regression Analysis by Estimating

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determining which variables to include in regression analysis by estimating a series of regression equations by successively adding or deleting variables according to prescribed rules is referred to as _____ regression.

• A)elimination
• B)forward
• C)backward
• D)stepwise

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Definitions:

Real-Time Processing

The processing of database transactions in which the database is updated while the transaction is taking place.

Transactions

A unit of interaction with a database management system or an agreement between two or more parties to exchange services, goods, or financial instruments.

Data Mining

The process of analyzing large datasets to discover patterns, trends, and relationships.

Significant Patterns

Identifiable repetitions or sequences within data that hold relevance or importance to understanding a situation or solving a problem.