An Estimated Multiple Regression Model Has the Form ŷ =

question 75

Multiple Choice

An estimated multiple regression model has the form ŷ = 100 − 2x₁ + 9x₂. As x₁ increases by 1 unit while holding x₂ constant, which of the following best describes the change in y?

• A) y will increase by 2 units, estimated, on average.
• B) y will decrease by 98 units, estimated, on average.
• C) y will increase by 98 units, estimated, on average.
• D) y will decrease by 2 units, estimated, on average.

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