In a Regression Analysis, the Error Term $\varepsilon$ Is a Random Variable with a Mean or Expected Value

question 22

Multiple Choice

In a regression analysis, the error term $\varepsilon$ is a random variable with a mean or expected value of

• A)zero
• B)one
• C)any positive value
• D)any value

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