In a Multiple Regression Analysis, the Current Model Has Three

question 72

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis, the current model has three independent variables. The analyst decides to add another (fourth) independent variable while retaining the other three independent variables. As a result of this addition, the value of MSE will ________ decrease.

• A) always
• B) sometimes
• C) never

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