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

question 182

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 the adjusted R²will ____________ decrease.

• A)always
• B)sometimes
• C)never

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