If a data set of 10 observations is used in a multiple regression analysis with 10 independent variables, then ____________. A)The R² will be equal to 1.0 B)The multiple standard error of the estimate will be 1.0 C)The independent variables will be correlated D)The regression coefficients will all equal 1.0

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When a multiple regression model includes as many observations as independent variables, it perfectly fits the data, resulting in an R-squared (R²) value of 1.0. This means the model explains 100% of the variability in the dependent variable, which typically indicates overfitting.

If a Data Set of 10 Observations Is Used in a Multiple