Consider the Following Simple Linear Regression Model: Y = β₀

question 11

Multiple Choice

Consider the following simple linear regression model: y = β₀ + β₁x + ε. When determining whether x significantly influences y, the null hypothesis takes the form ________.

• A) H₀: β₁ = 0
• B) H₀: β₁ = 1
• C) H₀: b₁ = 0
• D) H₀: b₁ = 1

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