What Is the Regression Sum of Squares

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the regression sum of squares?

• A)The sum of the squared deviations from the mean
• B)The sum of the squared deviations from the regression line
• C)The difference between the sum of the squared deviations from the mean and the sum of the squared deviations from the regression line
• D)The effect of two or more variables on the independent variable

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