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regression line

[regression line|regression line] is a line closest to the data in a scatter plot, which represents the best fit for the data.

Definition

regression line is a line closest to the data in a scatter plot, which represents the best fit for the data.

Mechanism

regression line The regression line is determined by finding the least squares fit to the cricket-chirp data, which minimizes the sum of squared residuals. This method establishes the best link between variables by using the provided data points.

Examples

regression line The scatter plot displays data with the least squares regression line included, as shown in [link].