Before running a multiple regression, researchers must keep in mind that the independence assumption stipulates that the independent variables must be:
A) Statistically independent and uncorrelated with one another.
B) Statistically dependent and uncorrelated with one another.
C) Statistically independent and correlated with one another.
D) Statistically dependent and correlated with one another.
Answer: A) Statistically independent and uncorrelated with one another.