The Least Squares Method for Linear Regression

question 59

Multiple Choice

The least squares method for linear regression:

• A)minimizes the sum of the errors
• B)minimizes the sum of the squared errors
• C)maximizes forecasting accuracy
• D)minimizes the value of the coefficient of determination R²
• E)minimizes the regression equation coefficients

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