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Linear Regression Assumptions

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How do you explain the assumptions of linear regression? Give a concise interview-ready explanation of the core assumptions, how you would diagnose violations, and what remedies or consequences apply. Distinguish assumptions needed for unbiased estimation, reliable standard errors, and valid prediction or hypothesis testing.