Which of These Is Not a Consequence of Ignoring Autocorrelation

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a consequence of ignoring autocorrelation if it is present?

• A) The coefficient estimates derived using OLS are inefficient
• B) Standard error estimates are inappropriate
• C) The coefficient estimates derived using OLS are biased
• D) The coefficient estimates derived using OLS are not the best linear unbiased estimators

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Definitions:

Cardiac Arrhythmias

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Muscular Weakness

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Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the body through its effects on bone, kidney, and intestine.

Blood Phosphate Levels

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