the equation Y = a + bX,the objective of regression analysis is to
A)estimate the parameters a and B
B)estimate the variables Y and X.
C)fit a straight line through the data scatter in such a way that the sum of the squared errors is minimized.
D)both a and c

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The objective of regression analysis is to estimate the parameters a and b (choice A) and fit a straight line through the data scatter in such a way that the sum of the squared errors is minimized (choice C). Therefore, both options A and C are correct, and the answer is D.

The Equation Y = a + BX,the Objective of Regression