Which of the following is NOT true about linear regression?
A)both of the variables must be quantitative variables
B)the line minimizes the sum of the squared errors of prediction
C) the technique implies causality between the independent and the dependent variables
D) consists of finding the best-fitting straight line through a set of observations

Question

Which of the following is NOT true about linear regression?
A)​both of the variables must be quantitative variables
B)​the line minimizes the sum of the squared errors of prediction
C) ​the technique implies causality between the independent and the dependent variables
D) ​consists of finding the best-fitting straight line through a set of observations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Linear regression can establish correlation between two variables but not causation.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About Linear Regression