Which of the following statements about the visual fit method is/are correct? A: The method results in creation of a scatter diagram. B: The method is not totally objective because of the manner in which the cost line is determined. C: The method is especially helpful in the determination of outliers. A. A only B. A and B C. A and C D. A, B, and C

Which of the following statements about the visual fit method is/are correct? A: The method results in creation of a scatter diagram. B: The method is not totally objective because of the manner in which the cost line is determined. C: The method is especially helpful in the determination of outliers. A. A only B. A and B C. A and C D. A, B, and C

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