A Multiple Regression Model Involves 10 Independent Variables and 30

question 100

Multiple Choice

A multiple regression model involves 10 independent variables and 30 observations.If we want to test at the 5% significance level whether one of the coefficients is = 0 (vs.≠ 0) the critical value will be:

• A)2.228
• B)2.093
• C)1.729
• D)1.697

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