In a Multiple Regression Model, the Coefficients on the Independent

question 48

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model, the coefficients on the independent variables measure

• A) the percent of the variation in the dependent variable explained by a change in that independent variable, all other influences held constant.
• B) the change in the dependent variable from a one-unit change in that independent variable, all other influences held constant.
• C) the change in that independent variable from a one-unit change in the dependent variable, all other influences held constant.
• D) the change in the dependent variable explained by the random error, all other influences held constant.

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