Consider the Equation, Y = + ₁x₁

question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the equation, y = + ₁x_{1 + 2}x₂ + u. A null hypothesis, H₀: ₂ = 0 states that:

• A)x₂ has no effect on the expected value of 2.
• B)x₂ has no effect on the expected value of y.
• C) ₂ has no effect on the expected value of y.
• D)y has no effect on the expected value of x_2.

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