Suppose You Have a Choice of Three Multiple Linear Regression

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Essay

Suppose you have a choice of three multiple linear regression models. Listed below are the independent variables (predictors) and the values of and adjusted for each model. Which model would you choose as the most appropriate to use? Justify your answer.

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