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Least Squares Regression

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Least-squares regression is a statistical method used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.

Key Features

  • Minimization of sum of squares
  • Linear relationship modeling
  • Estimation of coefficients

Pros

  • Provides a simple and intuitive way to analyze relationships between variables
  • Produces estimates that are unbiased and efficient under certain conditions

Cons

  • Assumes linearity between variables which may not always hold true in real-world scenarios
  • Sensitive to outliers in the data

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