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A '''linear regression''' is a [[regression]] that is linear with respect to the unknown [[parameter]]s used in the fit. A linear regression can illustrate many relationships between variables (eg., quadratic) however, in the case of exponentional or log-linear relationships a linear regression is not an appropriate statistical test.
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A '''linear regression''' is a [[regression]] that is linear with respect to the unknown [[parameter]]s used in the fit. A linear regression can illustrate many relationships between variables (e.g., quadratic) however, in the case of exponentional or log-linear relationships a linear regression is not an appropriate statistical test.
  
 
"Least squares fitting" is the most common type of linear regression.
 
"Least squares fitting" is the most common type of linear regression.
  
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Latest revision as of 14:35, July 28, 2016

A linear regression is a regression that is linear with respect to the unknown parameters used in the fit. A linear regression can illustrate many relationships between variables (e.g., quadratic) however, in the case of exponentional or log-linear relationships a linear regression is not an appropriate statistical test.

"Least squares fitting" is the most common type of linear regression.