A Multiple Regression Model Has the Form $\hat { y } = 5.25 + 2 x _ { 1 } + 6 x _ { 2 }$

question 70

Multiple Choice

A multiple regression model has the form: $\hat { y } = 5.25 + 2 x _ { 1 } + 6 x _ { 2 }$ . As x₂ increases by one unit, holding x₁ constant, then the value of y will increase by:

• A)7.25 units
• B)6 units on average
• C)2 units
• D)None of these choices

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