In a Residual Plot That Does Not Suggest We Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a residual plot that does not suggest we should challenge the assumptions of our regression model, we would expect to see a _____.

• A) horizontal band of points centered near 0
• B) widening band of points
• C) band of points having a slope consistent with that of the regression equation
• D) parabolic band of points

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist in almost every environment on Earth.

Regulation

The control or management of a process or activity, often by rules or laws.

Climate

Generalized weather patterns of an area, primarily determined by temperature and average rainfall.

Cleansing

The process of making something clean, either physically by removing dirt and impurities, or metaphorically, as in purifying the mind or body.