In Multiple Regression Analysis, Residual Analysis Is Used to Test

question 64

Multiple Choice

In multiple regression analysis, residual analysis is used to test the requirement that

• A) the variation in the residuals is the same for all predicted values of Y
• B) the independent variables are the direct cause of the dependent variable
• C) the number of independent variables included in the analysis is correct
• D) prediction error is minimized

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Definitions:

Yoke

Any of a number of different fork-shaped components. Shift yokes (on shift rails) fit to dog clutches in a transmission to move them in and out of engagement. A pair of drive shaft yokes couple to each other using a U-joint as an intermediary.

Brinelling

Minor indentations on the shoulder or in the valley of a bearing race, usually caused by improper installation.

Spalling

Surface fatigue that occurs when chips, scales, or flakes of surface metal separate because of fatigue rather than wear.

Galling

A metal-to-metal wear failure characteristic caused by lack of lubricant or extreme overload.