In Regression, It Is Desired to Predict the Dependent Variable

question 72

Multiple Choice

In regression, it is desired to predict the dependent variable based on values of other related independent variables. Occasionally, there are relationships that exist between the independent variables. Which of the following multiple regression pitfalls does this example describe?

• A) Estimability
• B) Multicollinearity
• C) Extrapolation
• D) Stepwise Regression

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