In Simple Linear Regression,most Often We Perform a Two-Tail Test $\beta$

question 63

Multiple Choice

In simple linear regression,most often we perform a two-tail test of the population slope $\beta$ ₁ to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to infer that a linear relationship exists.The null hypothesis is stated as:

• A) H₀: \(\beta\)₁ = 0
• B) H₀: \(\beta\)₁ = b₁
• C) H₀: \(\beta\)₁ \(\neq\) 0
• D) None of these choices.

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