The Least Squares Method for Determining the Best Fit Minimises

question 121

Multiple Choice

The least squares method for determining the best fit minimises:

• A)total variation in the dependent variable.
• B)the sum of squares for error.
• C)the sum of squares for regression.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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