This Histogram Shows Residuals from a Simple Linear Regression

question 42

Multiple Choice

This histogram shows residuals from a simple linear regression: It appears that:

• A) there is a dependence among the errors.
• B) the mean of the error distribution is not zero.
• C) the error distribution is not normal.
• D) the error variance is not constant.

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Definitions:

Diaphoretic

Pertaining to sweating, especially profuse sweating, as a medical symptom or bodily response.

Temperature Variation

Fluctuations in temperature over a certain period or across different locations.

Infection

Invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms that reproduce and multiply.

Brachial Artery

A major blood vessel of the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.