In a Multiple Regression Analysis Involving K Independent Variables and N

question 152

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis involving k independent variables and n data points,the number of degrees of freedom associated with the sum of squares for error is:

• A)k− 1
• B)n−k
• C)n− 1
• D)n−k− 1

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Van de Vliert

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