Which of the Following Is Not True About Residuals? If

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about residuals? If all the statements are true choose (d) .

• A)The residuals can be determined by finding the difference between the actual observed value and the predicted dependent variable.
• B)The residuals are the result of natural variation in the independent variable.
• C)The residuals can be described as the excess, due to randomness, that doesn't fit on the line.
• D)All of these are true.

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