If there appears to be a linear relationshiptest results should be established by appropriate statistical methods (e. g. by calculation of a regression line by the method of least squares).
如果其呈现线性关系，测试结果应该通过适当的统计学方法(例如，以最小二乘方来计算回归线)来确立。
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It is a fact that holidays are a major test of any relationship.
这是事实，节假日是对任何情感关系的重大考验。
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In an actual test, your response would be judged on the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the points in the lecture and their relationship to the reading passage.