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Spreadsheet Tutorials: Statistics

Finding the regression equation using least squares analysis

In the previous tutorials you've learned how you can use regression analysis. In this tutorial you'll learn how the regression equation is found.

Tutorial: How do we find the regression equation: Least Squares Analysis

Questions to think about:

Q: What's the difference between a "least squares line" and a "regression line"?

Q: Summarize what this demonstration has shown.

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