Consider the following set of dependent and independent
variables. Using technology, check for the presence of
multicollinearity. If multicollinearity is present, take the
necessary steps to eliminate it.
y
x1
x2
x3
11
3
17
6
10
5
10
15
16
5
13
9
16
8
10
12
20
7
2
18
23
11
8
17
29
16
7
23
30
20
4
20
24
39
8
27
38
21
5
29
Select the correct choice and, if necessary, fill in
the answer boxes to complete your choice.
(Type integers or decimals. Round to one decimal place
as needed.)
A.
Eliminate the variable x ___, which has a VIF of ____ No
more variables need to be eliminated.
B.
Eliminate the variable x___, which has a VIF of ___. Then,
eliminate the variable x____, which has a VIF of ____
C.
No variables need to be eliminated.