In Multiple Regression Analysis, Residuals (Y - Ŷ) Are Used

question 18

Multiple Choice

In multiple regression analysis, residuals (Y - Ŷ) are used to __________.

• A) Provide a global test of a multiple regression model
• B) Evaluate the assumption of linearity
• C) Calculate the variance inflation factor
• D) Compare two regression coefficients

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