The Standardized Betas in a Multiple Regression Equation

question 4

Multiple Choice

The standardized betas in a multiple regression equation:

• A)Represent the slope of each predictor variable.
• B)Represent the relative influence each predictor variable has in explaining the variation in the dependent variable when other predictor variables are controlled.
• C)Represent the values on variable Y predicted from known particular X values.
• D)Show the amount of dependent variable variation accounted for by each predictor variable.

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