The Error Sum of Squares Term Is Used as a Criterion

question 46

Multiple Choice

The error sum of squares term is used as a criterion for determining b₀ and b₁ because

• A) the sum of errors will always equal zero.
• B) the term can be solved for exact values of b₀ and b₁.
• C) both b₀ and b₁ can be easily calculated using the sum of squares term.
• D) all of these.

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