Which of the following statements is most correct about the multiple regression equation?
A)The dependent variable must be at the nominal level of measurement.
B)The dependent variable must be at the interval or ratio level of measurement.
C)All independent variables must be at the interval or ratio level of measurement.
D)At least one independent variable must be at the nominal level of measurement..

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The dependent variable in a multiple regression equation must be at the interval or ratio level of measurement, as it is the variable being predicted. The independent variables can also be at the interval or ratio level, but they can also be at the nominal level as long as they are coded appropriately (e.g. dummy variables).

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct About the Multiple