Caution Must Be Exercised in Using Regression Models for Prediction

question 1

Multiple Choice

Caution must be exercised in using regression models for prediction when:

• A) the value of the independent variable lies inside the range of observations from which the model was estimated
• B) the value of the independent variable lies outside the range of observations from which the model was estimated
• C) diminishing returns are present
• D) the existence of saturation levels are present
• E) none of the above

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