Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using Stepwise

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of using stepwise regression compared to just entering all the independent variables at one time?

• A) Stepwise will generally produce a model with a larger R-square value.
• B) The standard error of the estimate for a model constructed with stepwise regression will be larger than the one generated when all variables are entered at the same time.
• C) The stepwise regression allows the decision maker to observe the effects of multicollinearity more easily than when all the variables are entered at one time.
• D) There are no advantages of using stepwise regression over entering all variables at one time.

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Definitions:

Independent Means

Describes a statistical method used to compare the means of two groups that are not related or interconnected.

Tested

Refers to the process of evaluating or examining something to determine its properties, quality, or functionality.

T Value

A statistic calculated in a t-test that measures the size of the difference relative to the variation in the data.

Group 1

The first group or category in a study or classification scheme.