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Which criterion is used to solve equations in a standard regression analysis?
A. |
A maximum likelihood criterion |
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B. |
A residual criterion |
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C. |
A least squares criterion |
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D. |
A predictive criterion |
The least square method is the standard approach in regression analysis used to approximate the solutions of over determined systems . The overall solution minimizes the sum of squares of residuals made in the result of every equation.