Given a multiple regression model with four independent variables, which of the following standardized partial slopes would have the strongest relationship with the dependent variable.

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In a multiple regression model, the strength of the relationship between an independent variable and the dependent variable is indicated by the absolute value of the standardized partial slope (also known as the standardized coefficient or beta coefficient). The sign (positive or negative) indicates the direction of the relationship but not the strength. Therefore, the standardized partial slope with the highest absolute value indicates the strongest relationship. In this case, -4.65 has the highest absolute value, making it the strongest.

Given a Multiple Regression Model with Four Independent Variables, Which