ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) can be used to test the linearity of regression in a couple of

ways:

1. F-Test for Overall Significance:

o In linear regression, the overall significance of the model are tested by using an F-
test. The null hypothesis for the F-test is that all regression coefficients except the
intercept are equal to zero. If the null hypothesis is rejected, it indicates that at
least one of the predictors has a linear relationship with the response variable.
2. Residual Analysis:
o After fitting the linear regression model, the residuals (the differences between the
observed and predicted values) can be analysed. A scatterplot of the residuals
against the fitted values can provide insights into the linearity assumption. If the
relationship between the residuals and the fitted values appears to be non-linear, it
suggests a violation of the linearity assumption.