The Accompanying Table Shows the Regression Results When Estimating Y

question 26

Multiple Choice

The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating y = β₀ + β₁x₁ + β₂x₂ + β₃x₃ + ε. When testing whether the explanatory variables are jointly significant at the 5% significance level, the conclusion is to ________.

• A) reject H₀, and conclude that the explanatory variables are jointly significant
• B) not reject H₀, and conclude that the explanatory variables are jointly significant
• C) reject H₀, and cannot conclude that the explanatory variables are jointly significant
• D) not reject H₀, and cannot conclude that the explanatory variables are jointly significant

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