In General, the Number of Dummy Variables Used to Model

question 41

Multiple Choice

In general, the number of dummy variables used to model constant seasonal variation is equal to the number of

• A) seasons.
• B) seasons minus 1.
• C) seasons plus 1.
• D) seasons minus 2.
• E) seasons divided by two.

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Definitions:

Automatic Activation

According to Fazio, attitudes that have a strong evaluative link to situational cues are more likely to automatically come to mind from memory.

Moderator Variable

A variable that qualifies an otherwise simple hypothesis with a view to improving its predictive power (e.g., A causes B, but only when C (the moderator) is present).

Improve Prediction

Enhancing the accuracy or effectiveness of forecasting future events or outcomes based on current data or trends.

Simple Hypothesis

A hypothesis stating a direct relationship between two variables, with one variable affecting the other in a straightforward manner.