Given a data point with observed value and predicted value at , which point would appear on the residual plot of the data?
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12. Regression
Residuals
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In residuals analysis, what should the residual plot look like if the regression line fits the data well?
A
The residuals should show a distinct curve or systematic pattern.
B
The residuals should form a clear upward or downward trend.
C
The residuals should be randomly scattered around the horizontal axis with no clear pattern.
D
The residuals should all be close to zero on one side of the axis.
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Understand that residuals are the differences between observed values and the values predicted by the regression line, calculated as \(\text{residual} = y_{observed} - y_{predicted}\).
Recognize that a good regression fit means the model captures the underlying relationship well, so residuals should not show any systematic pattern.
Interpret the residual plot: if the regression line fits well, residuals should be randomly scattered around the horizontal axis (which represents zero residual), indicating no bias in predictions.
Note that if residuals show a curve, trend, or pattern, it suggests the model is missing some structure in the data, indicating a poor fit.
Therefore, the key characteristic of a residual plot for a well-fitting regression line is randomness and no clear pattern, with residuals evenly distributed above and below zero.
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