With stepwise multiple regression output,information on independent variables is taken out of the multiple regression equation based on nonsignificance.However,researchers must remember that SPSS stepwise multiple regression will not take into account the VIF statistic.

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This statement is incorrect. SPSS stepwise multiple regression does take VIF (variance inflation factor) into account while selecting independent variables for the model. VIF is a measure of multicollinearity among the predictor variables, and high values of VIF indicate that the variable is highly correlated with other predictors in the model. SPSS stepwise regression uses a combination of significance testing and VIF values to select the most important predictors for the model.

With Stepwise Multiple Regression Output,information on Independent Variables Is Taken