Multiple Choice
A very insignificant independent variable (an independent variable that has a very weak relationship with the dependent variable) is added to a multiple regression equation. As a result of this change, the value of the explained variation (SSR) will ________, the value of the multiple coefficient of determination (R2) will ________, and the calculated value of the F statistic will most likely ________.
A) decrease, increase, decrease
B) increase, decrease, decrease
C) increase, increase, increase
D) increase, increase, decrease
E) decrease, decrease, decrease
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