LinReg (Linear Regression)
Definition
Linear regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between two variables by fitting a straight line through their scatterplot. It allows us to make predictions based on this line.
Related terms
Slope: The steepness of the line in linear regression, representing how much one variable changes when the other variable changes by one unit.
Residuals: The differences between observed values and predicted values in linear regression.
Correlation Coefficient (r): A measure of the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.
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AP Statistics - 2.5 Correlation
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