Simple Linear Regression: Finding Trends The simplest form of regression in Python is, well, simple linear regression. With simple linear regression, you're trying to see if there's a relationship ...

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Learn the difference between linear regression and multiple regression and how investors can use these types of statistical analysis.

To calculate the sum of squares, subtract the mean from the data points, square the differences, and add them together. There are three types of sum of squares: total, residual, and regression.