Exhibit 15-3 In a Regression Model Involving 30 Observations, the Following Estimated

question 79

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 15-3
In a regression model involving 30 observations, the following estimated regression equation was obtained: = 17 + 4x₁ - 3x₂ + 8x₃ + 8x₄
For this model SSR = 700 and SSE = 100.
-Refer to Exhibit 15-3. The conclusion is that the

• A)model is not significant
• B)model is significant
• C)slope of x₁ is significant
• D)slope of x₂ is significant

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