To the Extent That the Variables Do Not Meet the Assumptions

question 8

Multiple Choice

To the extent that the variables do not meet the assumptions of regression analysis, coefficients and slopes become________.

• A) greater in value.
• B) lower in value.
• C) less trustworthy.
• D) less representative of the population.

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