Residuals in a least squares linear regression


Which of the following isn't true with respect to the residuals in a least squares linear regression?

1. The expected value of the residuals is 0.

2. If the residuals are larger for large values of x and smaller for small values of x then the model is an adequate representation of the linear relationship between x and y.

3. The value of the residual is negative when the observed value of y is smaller than the predicted value

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