If we predict anxiety from stress and intrusive thoughts, and if the multiple regression is significant, that means that
A) the regression coefficient for stress will be significant.
B) the regression coefficient for intrusive thoughts will be significant.
C) both variables will be significant predictors.
D) We can't tell.

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A significant multiple regression model does not guarantee that each predictor within the model is significant. The overall model significance indicates that at least one of the predictors is contributing to the prediction of the outcome variable, but it does not specify which ones without looking at the individual predictors' p-values.

If We Predict Anxiety from Stress and Intrusive Thoughts, and If