In the Multiple Regression Model, the T-Statistic for Testing That

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the multiple regression model, the t-statistic for testing that the slope is significantly different from zero is calculated

• A)by dividing the estimate by its standard error.
• B)from the square root of the F-statistic.
• C)by multiplying the p-value by 1.96.
• D)using the adjusted R² and the confidence interval.

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