The Sum of Squared Error (SSE)is

question 95

Multiple Choice

The sum of squared error (SSE) is

• A)a measure of the total variation in Y about the mean.
• B)a measure of the total variation in X about the mean.
• C)a measure in the variation of Y about the regression line.
• D)a measure in the variation of X about the regression line.
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Unbiased Estimators

Statistical estimators whose expected value is equal to the parameter being estimated.

Variance

A measure of the dispersion indicating how much the values in a data set differ from the mean.

Relatively Efficient

Describes a statistical estimator or procedure that has lower variance or better performance compared to others under certain conditions.

Point Estimate

A single value given as an estimate of a population parameter, often derived from sample data.