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Linear Statistical Models: Regression

A Derivation


Consider the following graph:

At the point where the curve is the lowest, the slope of the line tangent to the curve has a slope of zero. Calculus is used to find the point where the function is a minimum, i.e., where the slope of the tangent line is zero.

Deriving the Least Squares Regression Coefficients:

The Regression Equation

Computational Simplification

From Calculus...

Derivation of the Constant

More Calculus...

Deriving the Regression Coefficient


In Deviation Score Form


Linear Statistical Models Course

Phil Ender, 5Jan98