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Why are the normal equations for the line of best fit contained within the normal equations for a parabola of best fit?

Consider the following set of data. Suppose we want to fit a model using general linear least squares with two basis functions. What would you choose as your basis functions? Briefly explain why? (We are not looking for exact numbers necessarily. We are evaluating your thought process.)

In 5.9, the reading describes the 1960s as a decade of significant contrast. Which of the following statements best captures the primary “idealism” and “strife” that defined this period in American history, as presented in the text?

Which of the following best describes President Richard Nixon’s approach to domestic political challenges and international relations, as presented in 5.13?

In 5.13, it describes a significant shift in the American economy during the 1970s. Which of the following most accurately characterizes this economic transformation?

In 5.11, what was Dr. King’s primary critique of the U.S. economic system?

5.10 highlights unique challenges faced by the Asian American movement compared to Black and Chicana/o movements. Which of the following best describes a key challenge they confronted and a way they addressed the issue of identity and unity within their diverse communities?

In 5.5, how did the context of Cold War rhetoric and pre-existing racial biases influence the City Housing Authority’s (CHA) operations and the ultimate fate of the Elysian Park Heights project in Chavez Ravine?

In 5.4, which of the following U.S. policies was a cornerstone of its Cold War strategy, aiming to prevent the perceived spread of Soviet influence in decolonizing countries in order to secure U.S. control over resources in these regions?