Which of the Following Is Most Appropriate If the Purpose

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most appropriate if the purpose of the regression analysis is forecasting?

• A) standardized regression coefficient (b)
• B) Y-intercept a
• C) coefficient of determination (R²)
• D) raw parameter estimates

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