All other things being held constant, what is the change in the dependent variable for a unit change in the first independent variable for the multiple regression equation: Ŷ = 5.2 + 6.3X₁ - 7.1 X₂? A) -7.1 B) +6.3 C) +5.2 D) +4.4

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The coefficient for the first independent variable (X₁) is 6.3. Therefore, for a unit change in X₁, the dependent variable Ŷ will change by 6.3 units, holding all other variables constant.

All Other Things Being Held Constant, What Is the Change