ASQ Exam CQE Topic 2 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 2

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The "least squares method" is used in

AThe central limit theorem

BCalculating 2

CCalculating 2 and s2

DCalculating a best fit regression line.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Henriette at Apr 19, 2024, 07:06 PM

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Merri

7 months ago

I'm not sure about that. I've always associated it more with regression analysis.

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Tyra

7 months ago

But isn't it also used in calculating 2 and s2?

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Malcom

7 months ago

Yeah, I agree. It helps minimize the sum of the squared differences between observed and predicted values.

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Merri

7 months ago

I think the 'least squares method' is used in calculating a best fit regression line.

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Paulene

8 months ago

Yes, that's correct.

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Myra

8 months ago

So, it's mainly used in calculating a best fit regression line?

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Alesia

8 months ago

No, it's not used in the central limit theorem.

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Josephine

8 months ago

Is it also used in the central limit theorem?

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Paulene

8 months ago

Calculating a best fit regression line.

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Alesia

8 months ago

What is the 'least squares method' used in?

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