Understanding Regression Analysis: sums of squares
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The variation attributable to factors other than the relationship between the independent variables and the explained variable in a regression analysis is represented by:
a. regression sum of squares.
b. error sum of squares.
c. total sum of squares.
d. regression mean squares.
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b. error sum of squares
In a regression analysis, the total sum of squares refers to the total variability in the y variable (the response variable).
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