The Cost Function Derived by the Least-Squares Cost Estimation Method

question 46

Multiple Choice

The cost function derived by the least-squares cost estimation method

• A)is linear.
• B)must be tested for minima and maxima.
• C)is parabolic.
• D)is quadratic.

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Method of Substitution

A technique used to solve systems of equations where one equation is solved for one variable in terms of the others, and then substituted into another equation.

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A collection of two or more equations with the same set of unknowns.

Method of Substitution

A technique for solving systems of equations by replacing one variable with an equivalent expression in terms of the other variables.

System of Equations

A set of two or more equations with the same variables, which are solved together.