A Residuals Plot Is Useful Because

question 636

Multiple Choice

A residuals plot is useful because
I. it will help us to see whether our model is appropriate.
II. it might show a pattern in the data that was hard to see in the original scatterplot.
III. it will clearly identify influential points.

• A) I only
• B) I and III only
• C) II only
• D) I, II, and III
• E) I and II only

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization Therapy

A behavioral therapy technique designed to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation, combined with relaxation exercises.

Feared Stimuli

External objects or situations that provoke a strong fear response due to anxiety, phobias, or traumatic experiences.

In Vivo Exposure

A behavioral therapy technique that involves exposing the patient to the actual anxiety-producing stimuli, rather than imagining the scenario, to help overcome fears or undesirable behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to recur.