Lesson 5: Least Squares Method and Regression

Learning Outcomes.

• Collect, organize and graph raw data.
• Compute statistical parameters (covariance, correlation coefficient).
• Compute a regression equation and use it to make predictions.

Topic. This lesson covers: Least Squares Method and Regression

• Openstax Introductory Statistics:
  • 12.4 Testing the Significance of the Correlation Coefficient
  • 12.5 Prediction
• Introductory Statistics by Sheldon Ross, 3rd edition: Sections 12.1-12.3
• Statistics with Microsoft Excel by Beverly J. Dretzke, 5th ed., SLOPE, INTERCEPT P. 205 – 210

 WeBWorK Sets: Continue working on Sets 12.2 & 12.3 – 2/23 at 5 pm.