The Method of Least Squares

question 44

Multiple Choice

The method of least squares

• A) uses the results of regression analysis to construct a cost formula.
• B) is the least accurate method.
• C) analyzes a cost relationship by plotting the data points on a graph.
• D) can easily be calculated by hand.

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