The Cost Function Derived by the Least-Squares Cost Estimation Method

question 46

Multiple Choice

The cost function derived by the least-squares cost estimation method

• A)is linear.
• B)must be tested for minima and maxima.
• C)is parabolic.
• D)is quadratic.

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