The difference between the observed value of a dependent variable and the value we estimate using regression analysis is known as a(n):
A) aberration.
B) correlation.
C) dependent variable.
D) mistake.
E) residual.

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The residual is the difference between the observed value of the dependent variable and the value estimated by the regression model. Therefore, the correct answer is E - residual.

The Difference Between the Observed Value of a Dependent Variable