In Analyzing the Residuals to Determine Whether the Simple Regression

question 44

Multiple Choice

In analyzing the residuals to determine whether the simple regression analysis satisfies the regression assumptions, which of the following is true?

• A) The histogram of the residuals should be approximately bell-shaped.
• B) The scatter plot of the residuals against the dependent variable should illustrate that the variation in residuals is the same over all levels of .
• C) Neither A nor B are true.
• D) Both A and B are true.

Calculate the standard error of the mean from given data.

Understand the relationship between degrees of freedom and sample size.

Determine the appropriate decision based on the t-statistic and alpha level.

Identify the conditions under which specific statistical values (t-statistic, critical values) can be negative.

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