In Simple Linear Regression,most Often We Perform a Two-Tail Test

question 135

Multiple Choice

In simple linear regression,most often we perform a two-tail test of the population slope β₁ to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to infer that a linear relationship exists.The null hypothesis is stated as:

• A)H₀: β₁ = 0
• B)H₀: β₁ = b₁
• C)H₀: β₁ ≠ 0
• D)None of these choices.

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