Consider the Sample Regression Equation

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider the sample regression equation: .When x₁ increases 1 unit and x₂ increases 2 units,while x₃ and x₄ remain unchanged,what change would you expect in the predicted y?

• A)Decrease by 2
• B)Decrease by 10
• C)Increase by 2
• D)No change in the predicted y

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