Discover how linear regression works, from simple to multiple linear regression, with step-by-step examples, graphs and real-world applications.

Before building my model, I want to step back to offer an easy-to-understand definition of linear regression and why it’s vital to analyzing data. What is linear regression?

In linear regression, when there's just a single independent variable, the analysis is sometimes called simple linear regression to distinguish the analysis from situations where there are two or more ...

For example, you might use regression analysis to find out how well you can predict a child's weight if you know that child's height. The following data are from a study of nineteen children. Height ...

Dr. James McCaffrey presents a complete end-to-end demonstration of linear regression using JavaScript. Linear regression is the simplest machine learning technique to predict a single numeric value, ...

Course TopicsLinear models, generalized linear models, and nonlinear models are examples of parametric regression models because we know the function that describes the relationship between the ...

PURPOSEThe ability to accurately predict an individual's risk for cancer is critical to the implementation of precision prevention measures. Current cancer risk predictions are frequently made with ...