Stepwise regression carried out by deleting variables currently in the model and adding extra variables if none meet the criteria for removal is called ________.
A)forward selection
B)parsimony
C)general stepwise
D)backward elimination

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General stepwise regression involves both adding and removing variables to find the best model, unlike forward selection which only adds variables or backward elimination which only removes them.

Stepwise Regression Carried Out by Deleting Variables Currently in the Model