Least Squares Regression

Linear Regression is to fit a straight line y = a + bx to the

experimentally determined points (x1 , y1 ), (x2 , y2 ), · · · , (xn , yn )

Figure: Least squares line of best fit or the regression line.

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 Linear Algebra Project (as an assignment).
By consulting some books, reference or internet searching
engine, you should learn the content of linear regression or
least squares regression;
Write a report (2-5 pages) to
Have a review of the theory for solving the least squares
problem;
Apply the theory and numerical techniques (using Matlab or
any other programming languages) to find the least squares
line of best fit to the following datum on height (H) and
weight (W);
Judge whether there are unusual datum with clear rationale
and compare the results with and without these datum;
Submit your report via the given link. The deadline is 17.00
pm Monday week 11, 23rd Nov., 2020; You may need to check
textcolorblue a sample paper on learningmall.

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2/ 2 H 155 160 165 158 172 159 176 160 162 171 180