To evaluate the assumption of linearity,a multiple regression analysis should include ________.
A)a calculation of variance inflation factors
B)hypothesis tests of individual regression coefficients
C)scatter diagrams of the dependent variable plotted as a function of each independent variable
D)an ANOVA table

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Scatter diagrams of the dependent variable plotted against each independent variable will help to identify any non-linear relationships. The other options (A, B, and D) are more related to other assumptions of multiple regression, such as multicollinearity, testing individual coefficients for significance, and overall model fit.

To Evaluate the Assumption of Linearity,a Multiple Regression Analysis Should