The Standard Error of the Regression

question 40

Multiple Choice

The standard error of the regression:

• A)is based on squared deviations from the regression line.
• B)may assume negative values if b₁ < 0.
• C)is in squared units of the dependent variable.
• D)may be cut in half to get an approximate 95 percent prediction interval.

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