The least-squares method is a statistical procedure to find the best fit for a set of data points by minimizing the sum of the offsets or residuals of points from the plotted curve. Least squares regression is used to predict the behavior of dependent variables.
What is the formula of least square?
Least Square Method Formula
- Suppose when we have to determine the equation of line of best fit for the given data, then we first use the following formula.
- The equation of least square line is given by Y = a + bX.
- Normal equation for 'a':
- ∑Y = na + b∑X.
- Normal equation for 'b':
- ∑XY = a∑X + b∑X2
What is least square method example?
Eliminate a from equation (1) and (2), multiply equation (2) by 3 and subtract from equation (2). Thus we get the values of a and b. Here a=1.1 and b=1.3, the equation of least square line becomes Y=1.1+1.3X.
