Whenever Least Squares Is Used to Fit an Equation Involving

question 4

True/False

Whenever least squares is used to fit an equation involving two or more independent variables, the method is called multiple regression.

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Definitions:

Sign Test

A nonparametric test used to determine if there is a median difference between two paired samples.

Matched Pairs

An experimental design technique where each treatment is given to two subjects that are as closely matched as possible, or to the same subject under different conditions.

P-value

The p-value is a statistical measure indicating the probability of observing test results at least as extreme as those observed, assuming the null hypothesis is true.

Consecutive Weeks

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