A least squares line:
A)implies a cause-effect relationship between x and y
B)may be used to predict a value of y if the corresponding x value is given
C)can only be determined if a good linear relationship exists between x and y
D)minimizes the sum of the deviations between the observed value of y and the estimated value of y
E)all of the above

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The Answer of A least squares line:
A)implies a cause-effect relationship between x and y
B)may be used to predict a value of y if the corresponding x value is given
C)can only be determined if a good linear relationship exists between x and y
D)minimizes the sum of the deviations between the observed value of y and the estimated value of y
E)all of the above

A Least Squares Line