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What is a residual in statistics?

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A residual is the difference between the observed value and the predicted value in a regression analysis.

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How do you calculate a residual?

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Residual = Observed Value - Predicted Value.

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What does a positive residual indicate?

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A positive residual indicates that the observed value is greater than the predicted value.

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What does a negative residual indicate?

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A negative residual indicates that the observed value is less than the predicted value.

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What is the purpose of analyzing residuals?

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Analyzing residuals helps to assess the fit of a regression model and identify any patterns that suggest the model is not appropriate.

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What is the significance of a residual plot?

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A residual plot shows the residuals on the vertical axis and the independent variable on the horizontal axis, helping to visualize the distribution of residuals.

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What does it mean if residuals are randomly scattered?

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If residuals are randomly scattered around zero, it suggests that the regression model is a good fit for the data.

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What does it indicate if residuals show a pattern?

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If residuals show a pattern, it indicates that the model may not be capturing all the information in the data.

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What is the formula for the least squares method?

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The least squares method minimizes the sum of the squares of the residuals to find the best-fitting line.

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What is the role of outliers in residual analysis?

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Outliers can significantly affect the residuals and may indicate that the model is not appropriate for the data.