IB skill practice

Interpret residual standard deviation

Interpret the residual standard deviation as typical prediction error.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Interpret residual standard deviation - exam scenario

Confirm the modelling meaning first. An environment group regression output gives residual standard deviation \(s=4.5\). State the typical prediction error size represented by this output. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.