In a Multiple Regression Analysis, There Are 20 Data Points

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis, there are 20 data points and 4 independent variables, and the sum of the squared differences between observed and predicted values of y is 180. The multiple standard error of estimate will be:

• A)6.708.
• B)3.464.
• C)9.000.
• D)3.000.

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