A Researcher Is Studying the Effect of 10 Different Variables

question 64

Multiple Choice

A researcher is studying the effect of 10 different variables on a critical measure of business performance. In selecting the best set of independent variables to predict the dependent variable,the stepwise regression technique 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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