In a Multiple Regression Model Y' = -11 + 4x₁

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression model y' = -11 + 4x₁ + 11x₂ + 7x₃ + 3x₄, if the value of x₂ increases by 2 and the value of x₃ decreases by 5, then the predicted value for y will

• A) decrease by 57.
• B) increase by 57.
• C) decrease by 13.
• D) increase by 13.

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Standard Deviation

A quantification of the extent to which a group of values is varied or dispersed.

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Standard Deviation

A tool for measuring the degree to which data points are scattered or spread apart.