Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) If the confidence interval estimate for the regression slope coefficient crosses over zero, the average change in y for a one-unit change in x may be zero.
• B) If the regression slope coefficient is very close to zero, this means that the relationship between the x and y variables is statistically insignificant.
• C) A statistically significant regression slope coefficient indicates that for a one-unit change in y there will be a positive change in x by an amount equal to the regression slope coefficient.
• D) It is acceptable to make predictions for y using x values that are outside the range of the data that was used in the regression.

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Definitions:

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

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Net Assets

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Acquisition

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