A Researcher Is Studying the Effect of Ten Different Variables

question 107

Multiple Choice

A researcher is studying the effect of ten different variables on a critical measure of business performance. In selecting the best set of independent variables to predict the dependent variable, a forward selection method is used. How are variables selected for inclusion in the model?

• A) Highest increase in the multiple R².
• B) Largest p-value.
• C) Smallest p-value.
• D) Smallest regression coefficient.

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