If None of the Data Points for a Multiple Regression

question 42

Multiple Choice

If none of the data points for a multiple regression model with two independent variables were on the regression plane, then the multiple coefficient of determination would be:

• A) -1.0.
• B) 1.0.
• C) any number between -1 and 1, inclusive.
• D) any number greater than or equal to zero but smaller than 1.

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