Which of the Following Are True for the Method of Least

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true for the method of least squares?
I The method of least squares draws the "best" straight line through experimental data points.
II The equation for a straight line is y = bx + m.
III Deviations in y are minimized because the uncertainty in y is assumed to be greater than the uncertainty in x.
IV The slope and y-intercept are calculated using determinants.

• A)I,II,and III
• B)I,III,and IV
• C)I,II,and IV
• D)II,III,and IV
• E)III and IV

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