Which Regression Estimation Technique Is Based on the Logic of How

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which regression estimation technique is based on the logic of how much better a regression line can predict values of Y compared to simply using the mean as a prediction for all observations no matter what the value of X may be?

• A)visual estimation
• B)maximum likelihood
• C)coefficient of determination
• D)ordinary least squares (OLS)

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Definitions:

Dividends

Distributions made from a company's earnings to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash.

Consolidated Statement

A financial report that combines the financial results of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting the financials as a single entity.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after adjusting for inter-company transactions and minority interests, presented in consolidated financial statements.

Dividends

Money given by a business to its owners, often sourced from the firm's profits.