The F-statistic is an alternative measure of goodness-of-fit of an estimated regression equation and defined as the:
A)variation not explained by the regression equation relative to the variation explained.
B)variation explained by the regression equation to the variation not explained.
C)variation explained.
D)variation not explained.

Question

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The F-statistic measures the ratio of the variation explained by the regression equation to the variation not explained, which is the opposite of option A. Therefore, the correct option is B.

The F-Statistic Is an Alternative Measure of Goodness-Of-Fit of an Estimated