Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)When the standard error of an estimate increases, the confidence interval for the estimate narrows down.
• B)Standard error of an estimate does not affect the confidence interval for the estimate.
• C)The lower bound of the confidence interval for a regression coefficient, say âj, is given by - [standard error × ( )].
• D)The upper bound of the confidence interval for a regression coefficient, say âj, is given by + [Critical value × standard error ( )].

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Definitions:

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