The ___________ Is a Measure of the Goodness of Fit

question 43

Multiple Choice

The ___________ is a measure of the goodness of fit of the estimated regression equation. It can be interpreted as the proportion of the variability in the dependent variable y that is explained by the estimated regression equation.

• A)residual
• B)coefficient of determination
• C)dummy variable
• D)interaction variable

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Definitions:

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.

Phenotype

The manifest features or qualities of an organism, developed through the interplay between its genetic code and environmental conditions.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of a single organism.

Chromosomes

Thread-like molecules that carry hereditary information organized in the form of genes.