The Backward Elimination of Stepwise Regression

question 85

Multiple Choice

The backward elimination of stepwise regression

• A)sometimes misses the best model for a given number of predictors.
• B)adds predictors one at a time starting with the best single predictor.
• C)runs all possible models and then chooses the best one.
• D)requires nonlinear estimation using maximum likelihood.

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