Adding Several Variables to a Regression Analysis Can Help Do

question 59

Multiple Choice

Adding several variables to a regression analysis can help do which of the following?

• A)Increase the statistical significance of the results
• B)Control for several variables at once
• C)Increase the construct validity of a study
• D)Meet the temporal precedence criterion for causal inference

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