In a Multiple Regression Analysis Involving 12 Independent Variables and 166

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis involving 12 independent variables and 166 observations, SSR = 878 and SSE = 122. The coefficient of determination is _____.

• A) .1389
• B) .1220
• C) .878
• D) .7317

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