A Sample of 200 Monthly Observations Is Used to Run

question 65

Multiple Choice

A sample of 200 monthly observations is used to run a simple linear regression: Returns = β₀ + β₁ Leverage + ε.A five percent level of significance is used to study if leverage has a significant influence on returns.The value of the test statistic for the regression coefficient of Leverage is calculated as ,with an associated p-value of 0.2770.The correct decision is to:

• A)Reject the null hypothesis and conclude that leverage significantly explains returns.
• B)Reject the null hypothesis and conclude that leverage does not significantly explain returns.
• C)Do not reject the null hypothesis and conclude that leverage does not significantly explain returns.
• D)Do not reject the null hypothesis and conclude that leverage significantly explains returns.