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Formula and methodology
The least-squares line is ŷ = a + bx, where b = Σ[(xᵢ−x̄)(yᵢ−ȳ)] / Σ[(xᵢ−x̄)²] and a = ȳ − bx̄. Centered online sums reduce avoidable cancellation.
Worked example
For X = 1, 2, 3 and Y = 2, 4, 6, slope = 2, intercept = 0, r = 1, and R² = 1.
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