In a Multiple Regression Analysis,the Current Model Has Three Independent

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis,the current model has three independent variables.The analyst decides to add another (fourth) independent variable from the same data set while retaining the other three independent variables.As a result of this addition,the value of SSE will ____________ decrease.

• A)always
• B)sometimes
• C)never

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Definitions:

Chi-Squared Goodness-Of-Fit

A statistical test used to determine if a sample data matches a population with a specified distribution, often used to assess the adequacy of fitting observed data to theoretical models.

Left-Tailed Area

The area under the curve of a probability distribution to the left of a specified value, used in hypothesis testing.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can be assigned to a statistical distribution or to a system, minus the number of linear constraints.

Table Value

A specific value found in a statistical table, often used as a reference point for data analysis or hypothesis testing.