Mark the statement as true or false. If the statement is false, briefly explain why it is false.

In regression modeling, it is more important to fit a model that meets the conditions of the SRM than to maximize the value of $r^2$

Choose the correct answer below.

A$.$ The statement is true.

B$.$ The statement is false. While other conditions exist, maximizing $r^2$ is the most important condition for using the SRM$.$

C$.$ The statement is false. There are no conditions for using the SRM$.$

D$.$ The statement is false Maximizing $r^2$ is the only condition for using the SRM