Which of the Following Is a Correct Interpretation of a "95

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of a "95% confidence interval" for a regression parameter?

• A) We are 95% sure that the interval contains the true value of the parameter
• B) We are 95% sure that our estimate of the coefficient is correct
• C) We are 95% sure that the interval contains our estimate of the coefficient
• D) In repeated samples, we would derive the same estimate for the coefficient 95% of the time

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Total Revenue

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