In choosing the "best-fitting" line through a set of points in linear regression,we choose the one with the
A)smallest sum of squared residuals.
B)largest sum of squared residuals.
C)smallest number of outliers.
D)largest number of points on the line.

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The best-fitting line in linear regression is chosen based on the smallest sum of squared residuals, which minimizes the difference between the observed and predicted values.

In Choosing the "Best-Fitting" Line Through a Set of Points