Which of the Following Iterative Search Procedures for Model Building

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following iterative search procedures for model building in a multiple regression analysis re-evaluates the contribution of variables previously included in the model after entering a new independent variable?

• A)backward elimination
• B)stepwise regression
• C)forward selection
• D)all possible regressions
• E)backward selection

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