If We Are Predicting Y When the Values of the Independent

question 5

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If we are predicting y when the values of the independent variables are x₀₁, x₀₂, . . . , x_0k, the farther the values of x₀₁, x₀₂, . . . , x_0k are from the center of the observed data, the smaller the distance value and the more precise the associated confidence and prediction intervals.

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Total Area

The entire surface area of a two-dimensional shape or the combined surface areas of all faces of a three-dimensional object.

Ratio

The quantitative relation between two amounts, showing the number of times one value is contained within the other.

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