What is a residual in the context of data analysis?

Understanding Residuals in Data Analysis

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The sum of all data points
The difference between the actual and predicted values
The product of the actual and predicted values
The average of all data points
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which formula is used to calculate a residual?
Predicted value divided by actual value
Actual value minus predicted value
Predicted value minus actual value
Actual value plus predicted value
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in calculating residuals using a calculator?
Analyze the regression line
Create a residual plot
Enter your data
Draw a scatter plot
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you organize residuals in a calculator?
By creating a new document
By deleting all previous data
By using a different calculator
By adding them to a new column
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a residual plot?
To visualize the distribution of residuals
To show the sum of residuals
To predict future data points
To calculate the average residual
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which axis should residuals be plotted on in a residual plot?
X-axis
Y-axis
Z-axis
None of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in combining scatter plots with residual plots?
Create a residual plot
Draw a line of best fit
Create a normal scatter plot
Analyze the residuals
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