In a Multiple Regression Model,the Mean of the Probability Distribution

question 34

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model,the mean of the probability distribution of the error variable ε is assumed to be:

• A)k,where k is the number of independent variables included in the model.
• B)1.0
• C)0.0
• D)None of these choices.

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Definitions:

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