Which of the following statements does not describe a point with high leverage?
A) A point may exert high leverage because it has an unusual combination of predictor values.
B) A point with high leverage is easy to see in a regression of a single predictor and response.
C) A point of high leverage may not influence the regression slope.
D) A point with zero leverage has no effect on the regression slope.
E) The leverage can be negative.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Leverage is a measure of how far an independent variable deviates from its mean. It is always non-negative, so leverage cannot be negative.

Which of the Following Statements Does Not Describe a Point