Which of the Following Best Describes the Least Squares Criterion

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the least squares criterion?

• A)it identifies the best fitting line as the line that minimizes the sum of the squared vertical distances of points from the line
• B)the best fitting line minimizes the sum of the horizontal distances from the line
• C)it minimizes the sum of the absolute distances from the line
• D)it is a measure of the goodness of fit of the estimated regression equation
• E)none of the above

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