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Definition
Mathematical technique for finding the straight line that best-fits the values of a linear function, plotted on a scatter graph as data points. If a 'best fit' line is found, it can be used as the basis for estimating the future values of the function by extending it while maintaining its slope.
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linear regression is in the Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subject.
linear regression appears in these other terms: classical linear regression (CLR), classical linear regression model
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