Linear Regression

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What is Linear Regression?

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Linear Regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

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What is the equation of a line in linear regression?

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The equation of a line in linear regression is typically expressed as y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope (m) represent in a linear regression equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) for each unit change in the independent variable (x).

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What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a linear regression equation?

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The y-intercept (b) represents the value of the dependent variable (y) when the independent variable (x) is zero.

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How do you interpret the linear regression equation y = 1.5x + 12?

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In this equation, for every 1 unit increase in x, y increases by 1.5 units, and when x is 0, y is 12.

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What is the purpose of finding the line of best fit?

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The line of best fit minimizes the distance between the data points and the line, providing the best approximation of the relationship between the variables.

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What is a scatter plot?

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A scatter plot is a graphical representation of two variables, showing the relationship between them using points on a Cartesian plane.

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What does it mean if a scatter plot shows no relationship?

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If a scatter plot shows no relationship, the data points are scattered randomly, indicating that changes in one variable do not affect the other.

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What is the formula for calculating the line of best fit using linear regression?

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The line of best fit can be calculated using the least squares method, which minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances of the points from the line.

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How do you predict y using a linear regression equation?

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To predict y, substitute the value of x into the linear regression equation and solve for y.