The Model $\hat { Y }$ = B₀ + B₁x₁ + B₂x₂ Is Used Whenever the

question 9

Multiple Choice

The model $\hat { Y }$ = b₀ + b₁x₁ + b₂x₂ is used whenever the statistician believes that:

• A) E(y)is linearly related to x₁ and the predictor variables do not interact.
• B) E(y)is linearly related to x₂ and the predictor variables do not interact.
• C) Either A or B is correct.
• D) Both A and B are correct.

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