In a Multiple Regression Analysis Involving 25 Data Points and 5

question 36

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis involving 25 data points and 5 independent variables, the sum of squares terms are calculated as: total variation in y = SSY = 500, SSR = 300, and SSE = 200. In testing the validity of the regression model, the F-value of the test statistic will be:

• A) 5.70.
• B) 2.50.
• C) 1.50.
• D) 0.176.

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