The Least Squares Method for Determining the Best Fit Minimizes

question 29

Multiple Choice

The least squares method for determining the best fit minimizes:

• A) total variation in the dependent variable
• B) sum of squares for error
• C) sum of squares for regression
• D) sum of squares for the x values
• E) all of these

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