Below You Are Given a Partial Computer Output from a Multiple

question 98

Multiple Choice

Below you are given a partial computer output from a multiple regression analysis based on a sample of 16 observations. ​ The interpretation of the coefficient of x₁ is that

• A) a one unit change in x₁ will lead to a 7.682 unit decrease in y.
• B) a one unit increase in x₁ will lead to a 7.682 unit decrease in y when all other variables are held constant.
• C) a one unit increase in x₁ will lead to a 7.682 unit decrease in x₂ when all other variables are held constant.
• D) The unit of measurement for y is required to interpret the coefficient.

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