The parameters of a model of the form $ y ^{1/2}$ = _X1ß A) can be estimated employing transformations and the simple linear regression model. B) cannot be estimated employing transformations and the simple linear regression model. C) requires the multiple regression model without transformations be employed to estimate them. D) requires the multiple regression model with transformations be employed to estimate them. E) cannot be estimated with regression analysis.

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The model can be transformed to fit a simple linear regression model by taking the square root of $y$ as the dependent variable. This transformation allows the use of simple linear regression techniques for estimation.

The Parameters of a Model of the Form y1/2 y ^{1/2}y1/2

The Parameters of a Model of the Form $y ^{1/2}$