SCENARIO 14-17 Given below are results from the regression analysis where the dependent variable is the number of weeks a worker is unemployed due to a layoff (Unemploy)and the independent variables are the age of the worker (Age)and a dummy variable for management position (Manager: 1 = yes, 0 = no). The results of the regression analysis are given below:
-Referring to Scenario 14-17, which of the following is the correct null hypothesis to determine whether there is a significant relationship between the number of weeks a worker is unemployed due to a layoff and the entire set of explanatory variables?

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SCENARIO 14-17 Given below are results from the regression analysis where the dependent variable is the number of weeks a worker is unemployed due to a layoff (Unemploy)and the independent variables are the age of the worker (Age)and a dummy variable for management position (Manager: 1 = yes, 0 = no). The results of the regression analysis are given below: 
-Referring to Scenario 14-17, which of the following is the correct null hypothesis to determine whether there is a significant relationship between the number of weeks a worker is unemployed due to a layoff and the entire set of explanatory variables?

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The correct null hypothesis is that all regression coefficients (including the intercept) are equal to zero. Choice B states this correctly.

SCENARIO 14-17 Given Below Are Results from the Regression Analysis