The primary use of stepwise regression is to identify the most important ___________ that should be included in the multiple regression model.
A)Independent variables
B)Dependent variables
C)Dummy variables
D)Quadratic variables

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Stepwise regression is a statistical method used to select the most relevant independent variables that should be included in a multiple regression model. The algorithm starts with an initial model that includes all available independent variables and then removes or adds variables one at a time based on their significance level until only the most important independent variables are left in the final model. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Independent variables.

The Primary Use of Stepwise Regression Is to Identify the Most