In Multiple Regression Analysis, Which Procedure Permits Variables to Enter

question 173

Multiple Choice

In multiple regression analysis, which procedure permits variables to enter and leave the model at different stages of its development?

• A) forward selection
• B) residual analysis
• C) backward elimination
• D) stepwise regression
• E) chi-square test

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