What Is the Null Hypothesis to Test the Significance of the Slope

question 106

Multiple Choice

What is the null hypothesis to test the significance of the slope in a regression equation?

• A) H₀: \(\beta\) = 0
• B) H₀: \(\beta\) \(\neq\) 0
• C) H₀: \(\beta\)\(\le\) 0
• D) H₀: \(\beta\)\(\ge\)

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