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MAT 210: Introductory Statistics: Linear Regression

Linear Regression

This section shows how to use one variable to predict the other when there is a linear trend. 

Vocabulary

Residual - the difference between the observed and predicted values of the response variable.

Line of Best Fit - the line that provides the best predictions for the observed values of the response variable, where the residuals are close to zero.

Slope - the change in y over the change in x.

Recommended Exercises

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