The Model $y = \beta _ { 0 } + \beta _ { 1 } x _ { 1 } + \beta _ { 2 } x _ { 2 }$

question 67

Multiple Choice

The model $y = \beta _ { 0 } + \beta _ { 1 } x _ { 1 } + \beta _ { 2 } x _ { 2 }$ + $\varepsilon$ is referred to as a:

• A) first-order model with one predictor variable.
• B) first-order model with two predictor variables.
• C) second-order model with one predictor variable.
• D) second-order model with two predictor variables.

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