When the Method of Least Squares Is Used to Fit

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the method of least squares is used to fit an equation involving two or more explanatory or independent variables, the method is called

• A)simple regression.
• B)multiple regression.
• C)variable regression.
• D)none of the above.

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