Final college GPA was regressed on entering college SAT score. On the basis of the resulting regression equation, regression residuals were calculated for four recent graduates. Which graduate most exceeded expectations?
A) Person A with a residual of −.75
B) Person B with a residual of .00
C) Person C with a residual of .25
D) Person D with a residual of .50

Question

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A positive residual indicates that the actual GPA is higher than what was predicted based on the SAT score, while a negative residual indicates that the actual GPA is lower than what was predicted. Therefore, person D with a residual of .50 most exceeded expectations because their actual GPA was 0.50 points higher than what was predicted based on their SAT score.

Final College GPA Was Regressed on Entering College SAT Score