In Multiple Regression Analysis, When the Independent Variables Are Highly

question 95

Multiple Choice

In multiple regression analysis, when the independent variables are highly correlated, this situation is called __________________.

• A) Autocorrelation
• B) Multicollinearity
• C) Homoscedasticity
• D) Curvilinearity

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