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Stats Ch 7
Term | Definition |
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Model | An equation or formula that simplifies and represents reality |
Linear Model | An equation of a line that is found to interpret data |
Predicted Value | The y-hat found from a model |
Residuals | The difference between the observed value and predicted value |
Least Squares | The unique line that minimizes the variance of the residuals |
Regression line | y hat = a + bx |
Slope | y-units per x-unit |
Intercept | The y-hat value when x = 0 |
Regression to the mean | Each predicted y value tends to be fewer standard deviations away from the mean than it's corresponding x |
Extrapolation | Predicting using values outside observed values. |
Lurking Variable | A factor other than x or y that simultaneously affects both x & y, accounting for the correlation between the two |