In multiple regression,the _____ procedure permits variables to enter and leave the model at different stages of its development.
A)forward selection
B)residual analysis
C)backward elimination
D)stepwise regression

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Stepwise regression is the procedure that allows variables to enter or leave the model at different stages of its development based on statistical significance or other specified criteria. Forward selection and backward elimination are two commonly used stepwise procedures, but stepwise regression combines both procedures to provide a more comprehensive model. Residual analysis, on the other hand, is a diagnostic tool used to assess the fit of the model after it has been developed.

In Multiple Regression,the _____ Procedure Permits Variables to Enter and Leave