Why Is the Statistical Validity of a Multiple Regression Design

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is the statistical validity of a multiple regression design more complicated to interrogate than a bivariate design?

• A)Statistical significance of associations cannot be determined.
• B)Betas and rs share no similarities.
• C)These designs require more participants.
• D)It is harder to detect outliers.

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