A proposed path model has five variables, two of which are exogenous. How many regression models must you run in order to complete the model?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5

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A path model consists of multiple regression models, where each endogenous variable is regressed on its exogenous variables and any other endogenous variables that precede it in the causal chain. In this case, there are two exogenous variables and three endogenous variables, so we would need to run three regression models: one for each of the endogenous variables, with the appropriate exogenous and endogenous predictors. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which represents running three regression models.

A Proposed Path Model Has Five Variables, Two of Which