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The reason that we obtain the best-fitting line as our regression equation is that we mathematically calculate the line with the smallest amount of total squared error.
Average Variable Cost
The total variable cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.
Purely Competitive Market
A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and a homogeneous product, leading to price determination by market forces.
Cost Data
Information related to the expenses involved in producing a good or providing a service, including materials, labor, and overhead.
Market Price
The prevailing price at which a good or service is bought and sold in a competitive marketplace.