What is the meaning of Linear regression?

Linear regression is a statistical technique for fitting a straight line to a set of data points.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). linear regression. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/linear_regression/definitions/1157278
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