A Fitted Multiple Regression Equation Is Y = 28

question 101

Multiple Choice

A fitted multiple regression equation is Y = 28 + 5X₁ - 4X₂ + 7X₃ + 2X₄. When X₁ increases 2 units and X₂ increases 2 units as well, while X₃ and X₄ remain unchanged, what change would you expect in your estimate of Y?

• A)Increase by 2
• B)Decrease by 4
• C)Increase by 4
• D)No change in Y

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