Linear regression

The first step to understanding linear regression is to make sure you understand linear correlation.

Example of a line of best fit for a linear regression (i.e., one dependent and one independent variable).

Linear regression variables and co-efficients indicated on a scatterplot with line of best fit.

Linear regression scatterplot with line of best fit and generic linear regression formula.

See also

• Linear regression (Wikipedia)
• Multiple linear regression
• Regression analysis
• Simple linear regression