A Multiple Regression Model Has the Form $\hat{y}$ = B₀ + B₁x₁ + B₂x₂

question 108

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A multiple regression model has the form $\hat{y}$ = b₀ + b₁x₁ + b₂x₂. The coefficient b₂ is interpreted as the change in $y$ per unit change in x₂.

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