A Regression Analysis Estimated Using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)does All

question 96

Multiple Choice

A regression analysis estimated using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) does all of the following except which one?

• A)minimize the sum of the squared differences between the actual and predicted quantities
• B)estimates the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables
• C)minimizes the sum of the squared residuals
• D)estimates a regression equation that has zero residuals

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Definitions:

Seafloor

The bottom of the ocean, covering a vast area and including features like plains, mountains, and trenches.

Continental Shelves

The underwater landmasses that extend around the continents, typically extending from the shore to a drop-off point known as the shelf break.

Abyssal Plains

Large, flat areas of the ocean floor that are among the deepest, most remote parts of the Earth's surface.

Abyssal Plains

Deep, flat or gently sloping areas of the ocean floor, situated between the continental margins and mid-ocean ridges, covered by sediment.