In regression analysis,a nominal independent variable such as color,with three different categories such as red,white,and blue,is best represented by three indicator variables to represent the three colors.

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In regression analysis, a nominal independent variable with three categories is typically represented by two indicator (dummy) variables, not three, to avoid the dummy variable trap and ensure the model is identifiable.

In Regression Analysis,a Nominal Independent Variable Such as Color,with Three