In linear regression,we fit the least squares line to a set of values (or points on a scatterplot).The distance from the line to a point is called the
A)fitted value.
B)residual.
C)correlation.
D)covariance.

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The distance from the line to a point in linear regression is called the residual. It represents the error between the observed value and the value predicted by the regression line.

In Linear Regression,we Fit the Least Squares Line to a Set