When dummy coding, the category designated at the dummy variable with a value of 0 is called the ________________.
A) zero group
B) dummy group
C) independent group
D) reference group

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The category designated at the dummy variable with a value of 0 is called the reference group. This is because it serves as a reference point for comparison to the other categories represented by the dummy variables with a value of 1.

When Dummy Coding, the Category Designated at the Dummy Variable