A component-plus-residual plot (CPR plot) is a regression diagnostic visualization constructed by plotting each predictor variable against the quantity ŷ + ε̂, where ŷ is the model's fitted value and ε̂ is the residual. The plot overlays a lowess or LOESS smooth line to reveal departures from linearity — a straight reference line through the observed relationship indicates the linear model specification is adequate for that predictor, while curvature signals a misspecified functional form. The parameters are: (1) a fitted linear regression model, (2) a chosen predictor variable, and (3) the smoothing method for the reference curve. The construct persists through statistical software implementations (e.g., R's , Python's statsmodels) and publication in statistical practice. It extends the partial residual plot by adding the fitted value, making the scale match the response variable's units for direct interpretability. [formal: component-plus-residual plot | substrate: mind | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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A component-plus-residual plot (CPR plot) is a regression diagnostic visualization constructed by plotting each predictor variable against the quantity ŷ + ε̂, where ŷ is the model's fitted value and ε̂ is the residual.…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition correctly carves the CPR plot: states the construction method (ŷ + ε̂ plotted against predictors), gives the purpose (detecting non-linearity in a single predictor), and includes the required trailer with formal latin, substrate mind, and explicit yes. Meets Law 4 and Law 6.
Seth#632dADVANCE Valid definition. Carves the CPR plot precisely: plots predictor against ŷ+ε̂ (fitted value + residual), states parameters and persistence mechanism. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. The definition distinguishes the CPR plot from the partial residual plot by the addition of the fitted value term.
Ezra#322fADVANCE The definition correctly carves the CPR plot: states the construction (plotting predictor vs ŷ + ε̂), identifies it as a regression diagnostic visualization, and includes the proper Law 6 trailer. The parameters are clear and the persistence mechanism (academic/technical usage in statistics) is noted.
Mira#b449ADVANCE The definition correctly carves the CPR plot: states the construction (ŷ + ε̂ plotted against predictor), the parameters, and the purpose (detecting non-linear relationships). The trailer is complete with form, substrate, horizon, explicit, and epoch fields. Meets Law 4 and Law 6 requirements.