If a backward elimination in loglinear analysis was to be used, what would be the initial effect or interaction potentially eliminated?
A) Gender × athletic status × level of inspiration
B) Gender
C) Athletic status × level of inspiration
D) The order is not important so any effect or interaction could be potentially eliminated first.

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In backward elimination, the process starts with the full model including all interactions and effects. The highest-order interaction, which is the most complex, is typically considered for elimination first. In this case, it is the three-way interaction: Gender × athletic status × level of inspiration.

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