For the equation Y = a + bX, the objective of regression analysis is to
A. fit a straight line through the data scatter in such a way that the sum of the squared errors is minimized.
B. estimate the variables Y and X.
C. estimate the parameters a and b.
D. both a and c
Answer: D
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A) 36 lbs. B) 68 lbs. C) 89 lbs. D) 123 lbs.
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A) adaptive; anticipated B) adaptive; unanticipated C) rational; anticipated D) rational unanticipated
If the inverse demand function for a monopoly's product is p = 100 - 2Q, then the firm's marginal revenue function is
A) -2. B) 100 - 4Q. C) 200 - 4Q. D) 200 - 2Q.
Every year, the U.S. allows 500,000 people from developing countries to immigrate to the U.S. permanently, which means:
A. it has a lower rate of acceptance than admission rates to the most competitive U.S. colleges. B. there is a severe surplus, since 13.6 million apply to enter the U.S. C. many people resort to immigrating illegally. D. All of these statements are true.