In Multiple Regression, The $R ^ { 2 }$ Increases Whenever a Regressor Is
A) Added Unless the Coefficient

question 16

Multiple Choice

In multiple regression, the $R ^ { 2 }$ increases whenever a regressor is

• A) added unless the coefficient on the added regressor is exactly zero.
• B) added.
• C) added unless there is heterosckedasticity.
• D) greater than 1.96 in absolute value.

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