In Regression,the Line That Runs Through the Points on a Scatter

question 29

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In regression,the line that runs through the points on a scatter diagram is positioned to minimize the vertical distances away from the line of the various points because of the least squares criterion.

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The essential profit rate that companies need to hit on their investments to uphold their value in the market and attract capital.

Capital Budgeting

The process a business undertakes to evaluate and select long-term investments that are consistent with the firm's goal of wealth maximization.

Equity Financing

The method of raising capital by selling company shares to investors; in return, the investors receive ownership interests in the company.