In a Multiple Regression Problem Involving Two Independent Variables,if B₁

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression problem involving two independent variables,if b₁ is computed to be +2.0,it means that

• A)the relationship between X₁ and Y is significant.
• B)the estimated mean of Y increases by 2 units for each increase of 1 unit of X₁,holding X₂ constant.
• C)the estimated mean of Y increases by 2 units for each increase of 1 unit of X₁,without regard to X₂.
• D)the estimated mean of Y is 2 when X₁ equals zero.

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