Calculating the Line of Best Fit Using the Method of Least Squares

The video tutorial explains how to determine the line of best fit for a scatterplot using the method of least squares. It reviews the point slope form method and introduces the least squares method, which minimizes residuals to find the best fit line. The tutorial covers different types of scatterplot functions, including linear, quadratic, and exponential, and provides a step-by-step guide to calculating the regression line. The process involves plotting data, calculating residuals, and using formulas to find the slope and y-intercept, resulting in a linear equation that best fits the data.

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