Regression Analysis Was Applied and the Least Squares Regression Line

question 42

Multiple Choice

Regression analysis was applied and the least squares regression line was found to be = 500 + 4x What would the residual be for an observed value of (3, 510) ?

• A) 2
• B) 512
• C) 510
• D) -2

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