Of the following statistical techniques, which one does NOT allow the researcher to hypothesize a particular model to explain the data?
A) Path analysis
B) Structural equation modeling
C) Stepwise multiple regression

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Stepwise multiple regression does not allow the researcher to hypothesize a particular model to explain the data. It automatically selects the best predictors based on statistical criteria, rather than allowing the researcher to specify a theoretical model beforehand. On the other hand, path analysis and structural equation modeling do allow the researcher to specify a hypothesized model beforehand and test it against the data.

Of the Following Statistical Techniques, Which One Does NOT Allow