If Multicollinearity Exists Among the Independent Variables Included in a Multiple

question 67

Multiple Choice

If multicollinearity exists among the independent variables included in a multiple regression model, then:

• A)regression coefficients will be difficult to interpret.
• B)the standard errors of the regression coefficients for the correlated independent variables will increase.
• C)coefficient of determination will assume a value close to zero.
• D)the standard errors of the regression coefficients for the correlated independent variables will increase and coefficient of determination will assume a value close to zero.

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