For the Model Y = β₀ + β₁x + β₂d

question 76

Multiple Choice

For the model y = β₀ + β₁x + β₂d + ε, which test is used for testing the significance of a dummy variable d?

• A) F test
• B) chi-square test
• C) z test
• D) t test

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