In a Multiple Regression Model, the Variance of the Error

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model, the variance of the error term ε is assumed to be

• A) the same for all values of the dependent variable.
• B) zero.
• C) the same for all values of the independent variable.
• D) one.

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