The Random Error in a Regression Equation

question 90

Multiple Choice

The random error in a regression equation

• A) is the predicted error.
• B) includes both positive and negative terms.
• C) will sum to a large positive number.
• D) is used the estimate the accuracy of the slope.
• E) is maximized in a least squares regression model.

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