R² Cannot Decrease as More Independent Variables Are Added to the Regression

question 27

True/False

R² cannot decrease as more independent variables are added to the regression equation.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Unconscious Forces

The underlying psychological influences of which we are not aware that affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Replication

Repeating a study to see if the effect is reliable.

Independent Variables

The factors manipulated or controlled by researchers in an experiment to determine their effects on dependent variables.