Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics
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Chapter 14, Problem 2C
To determine
Perform a test to determine if one or more regression coefficient differs from zero.
Also perform individual tests to check whether any of the variables can be dropped.
Find the regression equation gain with the significant variables only.
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