When the best subsets approach is used in a regression application, one method for determining which of the many possible models to select for potential use is called the Cp statistic.

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The Cp statistic is indeed used in the context of the best subsets approach in regression analysis to help determine the most appropriate model among many possible ones by comparing the models' predictive power and complexity.

When the Best Subsets Approach Is Used in a Regression