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    The Principle of Least Squares Minimizes the Squared Deviation
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The Principle of Least Squares Minimizes the Squared Deviation

Question 46

Question 46

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The principle of least squares minimizes the squared deviation


A) at the intercept.
B) of positive correlations but not negative correlations.
C) of the slope.
D) around the regression line.

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