In a Multiple Regression Model, the Probability Distribution of the Error

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model, the probability distribution of the error variable $\varepsilon$ is assumed to be:

• A) normal.
• B) non-normal.
• C) positively skewed.
• D) negatively skewed.

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