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The Linear Regression Line

This section covers the least-squares regression line y^=a+bx\hat{y}=a+bx. You already plot the scatter and describe the trend. Here you calculate the line on the calculator, read a (the y-intercept) and b…

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This section covers The Linear Regression Line as part of Statistics in Grade 12 Mathematics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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