Linear Regression is a supervised Machine Learning algorithm. It is used to find the linear relationship between the dependent and the independent variables for predictive analysis.
The equation for Linear Regression:
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where:
X is the input or the independent variable
Y is the output or the dependent variable
a is the intercept and b is the coefficient of X
Below is the best fit line that shows the data of weight (Y or the dependent variable) and height (X or the independent variable) of 21-years-old candidates scattered over the plot. This straight line shows the best linear relationship that would help in predicting the weight of candidates according to their height.
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To get this best fit line, we will try to find the best values of a and b. By adjusting the values of a and b, we will try to reduce errors in the prediction of Y.
This is how linear regression helps in finding the linear relationship and predicting the output.
