The Least Squares Method for Determining the Best Fit Minimizes

question 304

Multiple Choice

The least squares method for determining the best fit minimizes:

• A)total variation in the dependent variable
• B)sum of squares for error
• C)sum of squares for regression
• D)All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

The Alternative Hypothesis is the hypothesis that there is a significant difference or effect, opposed to the null hypothesis in statistical testing.

Inferential Statistics

A branch of statistics that allows for making predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample of data.

Mutually Exclusive

Events that cannot occur simultaneously, indicating that the happening of one precludes the occurrence of the other.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method to decide whether to accept or reject a hypothesis based on sample data.