In Reference to the Durbin-Watson Statistic D and the Critical

question 109

Multiple Choice

In reference to the Durbin-Watson statistic d and the critical values d_Land d_υ,which of the following statements is false?

• A)If d < d_L,we conclude that positive first-order autocorrelation exists
• B)If d > d_U,we conclude that there is not enough evidence to show that positive first-order autocorrelation exists
• C)If d > 4 - d_L,we conclude that there is negative autocorrelation.
• D)If d lies in between d_L and d_U,we conclude that there is no evidence of first-order autocorrelation.

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