Exhibit 15-8
the Following Estimated Regression Model Was Developed Relating $\varepsilon$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 15-8
The following estimated regression model was developed relating yearly income (y in $1,000s) of 30 individuals with their age (x₁) and their gender (x₂) (0 if male and 1 if female) . = 30 + 0.7x₁ + 3x₂
Also provided are SST = 1,200 and SSE = 384.
-The mathematical equation that explains how the dependent variable y is related to several independent variables x₁, x₂, ..., x_p and the error term $\varepsilon$ is

• A)a simple nonlinear regression model
• B)a multiple regression model
• C)an estimated multiple regression equation
• D)a multiple regression equation

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