Complete the regression rules

Exercise and reference answers

Missing parts

1. Answer

   slope

   Choices

   1. slope
   2. intercept
   3. residual

2. Answer

   least-squares

   Choices

   1. least-squares
   2. median
   3. modal

3. Answer

   residual

   Choices

   1. residual
   2. slope
   3. intercept

Complete the statement

In y = a + bx the letter b is the {0}; the fitted line is the {1} line; and what is left over at each point is the {2}.

Instructions

Tap a word for each blank to complete the rules.

Explanation