The Accompanying Table Shows the Regression Results When Estimating Y

question 65

Multiple Choice

The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating y = β₀ + β₁x₁ + β₂x₂ + β₃x₃ + ε. When testing whether or not x₁ and x₂ have the same influence on y, the null hypothesis is ________.

• A) H₀: β₁ = β₂
• B) _H0: β₁ ≠ β₂
• C) _H0: β₁ + β₂ = β₃
• D) _H0: β₁ + β₂ = 0

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