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

question 31

Multiple Choice

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

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

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