Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) An adjusted coefficient of multiple determination, denoted by(adj.), is adjusted for the degrees of freedom.
• B) An estimated partial-regression coefficient gives the partial change in Y for a unit change in that independent variable, while holding other independent variables constant.
• C) The coefficient of multiple determination takes on values between 0 and 1, inclusive.
• D) A coefficient of multiple correlation, denoted by R, equals the proportion of the total variation in the values of the dependent variable, Y, that is explained by the estimated multiple regression of Y on, and possibly additional independent variables (, and so on).
• E) None of these statements is false.

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