A Researcher Has Developed a Theory About Which Predictor Variable

question 35

Multiple Choice

A researcher has developed a theory about which predictor variable should be entered first, second, and third to predict the outcome variable. He will want to use which of the following?

• A) Simultaneous multiple regression
• B) Hierarchical multiple regression
• C) Stepwise multiple regression
• D) Overweighted multiple regression

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

An assumption that suggests there is a significant difference or effect, contrary to the null hypothesis.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of the expected relationship between variables, indicating how one variable will affect another.

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that proposes a specific relationship between variables, contrary to the null hypothesis.

Directional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that specifies the direction of the expected difference or relationship between two variables.