Residual Analysis Refers to the Process Of

question 18

Multiple Choice

Residual analysis refers to the process of:

• A)examining individual observations to see whether the actual value of a dependent variable differs from the predicted value.
• B)calculating the squared sum of residuals to draw inferences for the consistency of estimates.
• C)transforming models with variables in level to logarithmic functions so as to understand the effect of percentage changes in the independent variable on the dependent variable.
• D)sampling and collection of data in such a way to minimize the squared sum of residuals.

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