In a Multiple Regression Analysis Involving 24 Data Points, the Mean

question 93

Multiple Choice

In a multiple regression analysis involving 24 data points, the mean squares for error, MSE, is 2, and the sum of squares for error, SSE, is 36. Under these circumstances, what must the number of the predictor variables be?

• A) 6
• B) 5
• C) 4
• D) 3

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