Which of the Following Best Describes the Residuals in Regression

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the residuals in regression analysis?

A) The residuals are the difference between x data values observed and x predicted model values.
B) The residuals are the difference between the actual slope and the predicted model slope.
C) The residuals are the difference between the y data values observed and the predicted y model values.
D) The residuals are the addition of the y data values observed and predicted model values.