)How Can You Estimate Non-Linear Function Forms Using Least Squares

question 12

Multiple Choice

) How can you estimate non-linear function forms using least squares?

• A)estimate the linear approximation over small ranges at a time
• B)transform,such as squaring or cubing,some explanatory variables.
• C)use a very large sample so you do not have to assume the error terms are normally distributed
• D)It cannot be done.You need to use another estimation technique.

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Definitions:

Relative Steady Growth

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