Why Is Line B a Better Fit for the Data

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is Line B a better fit for the data in this graph?

• A) For Line B, the average residual (difference between the actual Profits and point on the line) is zero.
• B) For Line B, the residuals (difference between the actual Profits and point on the line) are uncorrelated with Price.
• C) Line B's slope is less steep than the slope of Line A.
• D) Line B's intercept is smaller than Line A's intercept.

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