In Regression Analysis, Which of the Following Is NOT a Required

question 7

Multiple Choice

In regression analysis, which of the following is NOT a required assumption about the error term, $\varepsilon$ ?

• A)the expected value of the error term is zero
• B)the error term has a normal distribution
• C)the standard deviation of the error term is constant
• D)the values of the error term are independent
• E)none of the above, all are required assumptions

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