If the ANOVA F test is not significant in bivariate regression analysis,we must trim the model by eliminating the insignificant dependent variable(s).

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This statement is not true. In bivariate regression analysis, there is only one dependent variable, so eliminating it would leave no model. We only trim the model in multiple regression when we have more than one independent variable and adjust for the significant ones. Also, the ANOVA F test alone is not sufficient to determine the significance of the independent variables; we need to examine the t-tests, confidence intervals, and other diagnostics as well.

If the ANOVA F Test Is Not Significant in Bivariate