If the Durbin-Watson Statistic Is Greater Than (4 - D_L),then

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the Durbin-Watson statistic is greater than (4 - d_L) ,then we conclude that:

• A)There is significant positive autocorrelation.
• B)There is significant negative autocorrelation.
• C)There is significant autocorrelation,but we cannot identify whether it is positive or negative.
• D)The test result is inconclusive.

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