In the z-statistic equation, when the regression coefficient (b) is large, the standard error can be inflated, resulting in an underestimated z-statistic. What does an inflated standard error increase the probability of?
A. Producing a significant standard deviation
B. Rejecting the null hypothesis
C. Rejecting a predictor as being significant, when in reality it is making a significant contribution to the model
D. Nothing, it has no effect
Answer: C
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