In a Multiple Regression Model, the Error Term $\varepsilon$ Is Assumed to Be a Random Variable with a Mean

question 67

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model, the error term $\varepsilon$ is assumed to be a random variable with a mean of

• A)zero
• B)-1
• C)1
• D)any value

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