A Regression Model Involving 3 Independent Variables for a Sample $\alpha$

question 39

Essay

A regression model involving 3 independent variables for a sample of 20 periods resulted in the following sum of squares.
a.Compute the coefficient of determination and fully explain its meaning.
b.At $\alpha$ = 0.05 level of significance, test to determine whether or not there is a significant relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable.

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Definitions:

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