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Title:

Linear Regression

Url:

http://www.stat.yale.edu/Courses/1997-98/101/linreg.htm

Creator:

Lacey, Michelle

Publisher:

Yale University

Description: This site, created by Michelle Lacey of Yale University, gives an explanation, a definition and an example of linear regression. Topics include: least-squares, residuals, extrapolation, outliers, and influential observations. Lacey's presentation is thoughtful in its layout. The author intertwines useful graphs within her textual explanations, this makes it accessible for almost any mathematics audience. Overall, this is a useful resource.

LC Classification:

Science -- Mathematics -- Interpolation. Extrapolation
Science -- Mathematics -- Mathematical statistics -- Multivariate analysis -- Regression analysis. Correlation analysis
Science -- Mathematics -- Mathematical statistics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Mathematics -- Probabilities -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Mathematics -- Statistics
Mathematics -- Probability

Key Concept:

Mathematics -- Correlation
Mathematics -- Linear equations
Mathematics -- Probability
Mathematics -- Statistics

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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