Multiple Choice
The least-squares regression method can be used to approximate a cost function.A disadvantage of this method is ________.
A) it does not use all the available data points
B) it requires a lot of prior cost data
C) it requires subjective placement of the line
D) it is more subjective than engineering analysis
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