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Multiple linear regression model is used to predict annual income (Y) using numb

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Question

Multiple linear regression model is used to predict annual income (Y) using number of years of education (X1) and number of years employed in current job (X2) using a 5% level of significance. Regarding coefficient of determination:

a.

It is possible that coefficient of determination is equal to 0.30 in a simple linear regression model using only X1, and equal to 0.26 in a multiple linear regression using both X1 and X2.   

or

b.

It is impossible that coefficient of determination is equal to 0.30 in a simple linear regression model using only X1, and equal to 0.26 in a multiple linear regression using both X1 and X2.

Explanation / Answer

a) may take place when X2 is a factor whihc does not affect y.