​In Addition to Prediction,one Purpose of Regression Analysis Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

​In addition to prediction,one purpose of regression analysis is:

• A) to measure the overall "fit" of the model to the sample observations
• B) ​to test whether the slope parameter β is equal to some particular value
• C) ​to test whether the slope parameter β is equal to zero
• D) ​b and c
• E) ​none of the above

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