A Multiple Regression Model Includes the Term (X₁)(X₂)

question 120

Multiple Choice

A multiple regression model includes the term (X₁) (X₂) . The term implies that:

• A) the independent variables are correlated.
• B) there is only one independent variable in the regression model.
• C) the effect of X₁ on the dependent variable is independent of the value of X₂.
• D) the effect of X₁ on the dependent variable depends on the value of X₂.

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