The residuals represent
A)the difference between the actual Y values and the mean of Y.
B)the difference between the actual Y values and the predicted Y values.
C)the square root of the slope.
D)the predicted value of Y for the average X value.

Question

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Residuals represent the difference between the actual Y values and the predicted Y values. Option A refers to the mean deviation from the mean, while option D refers to the predicted value of Y for the average X value, neither of which is represented by the residuals. Option C refers to the square root of the slope, which is not related to the residuals either.

The Residuals Represent