According to the least-squares property, the regression line minimizes the sum of the squares of the residuals.

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According to the least-squares property, the regression line minimizes the sum of the squares of the residuals. Refer to the data in Table 10-1.

a. Find the sum of squares of the residuals.
b. Show that the regression equation ŷ = -3 + 2.5x results in a larger sum of squares of residuals.

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Mathematical Interest Theory

ISBN: 9781470465681

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Authors: Leslie Jane, James Daniel, Federer Vaaler

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