Question

Why do we square the residuals when using the least-squares line method to find the line of best fit? a.) Squaring the residuals makes it easier to identify smaller residuals. b.) It amplifies the effect of having negative and positive residuals. c.) It cancels out the effect of having negative and positive residuals. d.) We don't square the residuals when using the least-square method.

Answer 1

Answer:

I would say D

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Answer 2

Answer:

It cancels out the effect of having negative and positive residuals

Step-by-step explanation: Pay attention to the answer and the multiple guess 'letter' - it changes between testing