In Regression Analysis, What Do the Residuals Represent

question 43

Multiple Choice

In regression analysis, what do the residuals represent?

• A) the difference between the actual y values and their predicted values
• B) the difference between the actual x values and their predicted values
• C) the square root of the slope of the regression line
• D) the change in y per unit change in x

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