Derive a Least-Squares Solution
Fit a line to data using the method of least squares.
Define the sum of squares of the vertical deviations for a given set of data.
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Set up the equations for minimum deviation.
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Generate some data.
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Solve the least-squares problem for this data.
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Plot the solution along with the data and verify they match.
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