The Principle of Least Squares Minimizes the Squared Deviation

question 46

Multiple Choice

The principle of least squares minimizes the squared deviation

• A)at the intercept.
• B)of positive correlations but not negative correlations.
• C)of the slope.
• D)around the regression line.

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