Which of the Following Best Explains a Small F-Statistic When

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains a small F-statistic when testing the validity of a multiple regression model?

• A)Most of the variation in x is unexplained by the regression equation.
• B)Most of the variation in y is explained by the regression equation.
• C)The model provides a good fit.
• D)Most of the variation in y is unexplained by the regression equation.

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