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james

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Which of the following is involved in selecting the most appropriate model?
 a. Perform a residual analysis.
 
  b. Specifying possible predictor variables.
 
  c. Examine the model for potential violation of assumptions.
 
  d. All of these answers.

Question 2

What is the general idea behind stepwise regression?
 a. To minimize the variation in the x variables.
 
  b. To explain as much variation as possible in y while using the fewest possible x variables.
 
  c. To remove as much variation as possible in y while using as many x variables as possible.
 
  d. To eliminate as many x variables as possible.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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