The Best Example of a Null Hypothesis for Testing an Individual

question 99

Multiple Choice

The best example of a null hypothesis for testing an individual regression coefficient is:

• A) H₀: \(\beta\)₁ = \(\beta\)₂ = \(\beta\)₃ = \(\beta\)₄ = 0
• B) H₀: µ₁ = µ₂ = µ₃ = µ₄ = 0
• C) H₀: \(\beta\)₁ = 0
• D) H₀: \(\beta\)₁ \(\neq\) 0

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