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What does linear regression primarily analyze?
What does linear regression primarily analyze?
- Categorical data relationships
- Statistical methods for time series analysis
- Predictive analysis of continuous variables (correct)
- Relationships among dependent variables
In the context of linear regression, what does the variable 'a1' represent?
In the context of linear regression, what does the variable 'a1' represent?
- The linear regression coefficient (correct)
- The random error in predictions
- The dependent variable
- The intercept of the regression line
Which statement correctly distinguishes simple linear regression from multiple linear regression?
Which statement correctly distinguishes simple linear regression from multiple linear regression?
- Simple linear regression uses a single independent variable. (correct)
- Multiple linear regression cannot handle numerical dependent variables.
- Multiple linear regression uses a single independent variable.
- Simple linear regression uses multiple independent variables.
What best describes the regression line in linear regression?
What best describes the regression line in linear regression?
In the linear regression equation $y = a0 + a1x + ε$, what does 'ε' represent?
In the linear regression equation $y = a0 + a1x + ε$, what does 'ε' represent?
Flashcards
Linear Regression
Linear Regression
A statistical method used for predictive analysis predicting continuous/real variables like sales, salary, age, etc.
Dependent Variable (y)
Dependent Variable (y)
The value predicted by the regression model.
Independent Variable (x)
Independent Variable (x)
The value used to predict the dependent variable.
Simple Linear Regression
Simple Linear Regression
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Multiple Linear Regression
Multiple Linear Regression
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Study Notes
Linear Regression in Machine Learning
- Linear regression is a popular machine learning algorithm used for predictive analysis of continuous variables (e.g., sales, salary, age).
- It models the linear relationship between a dependent variable (y) and one or more independent variables (x).
- The model provides a straight line representing the relationship between variables.
Types of Linear Regression
- Simple Linear Regression: Uses a single independent variable to predict a dependent variable.
- Multiple Linear Regression: Uses more than one independent variable to predict a dependent variable.
Linear Regression Line
- A regression line shows the relationship between dependent and independent variables.
- It can show a positive or negative relationship.
- Positive Relationship: As the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.
- Negative Relationship: As the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.
Finding the Best Fit Line
- The goal is to minimize the error between predicted and actual values.
- The best fit line has the least error.
- A cost function is used to estimate the best coefficients (a0, a1) for the line.
Cost Function
- Used to optimize coefficients and evaluate model performance.
- The Mean Squared Error (MSE) cost function calculates the average of squared differences between predicted and actual values.
Gradient Descent
- Used to minimize the MSE by iteratively updating coefficients.
- A regression model uses gradient descent to reduce the cost function.
Model Performance: R-squared
- Measures how well the regression line fits the data points.
- R-squared is on a scale of 0 to 100%.
- A higher R-squared indicates a better fit.
- Also called the coefficient of determination.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of linear regression in machine learning, including its definition, types, and the concept of the regression line. Learn how simple and multiple linear regression differ and how they can be applied to predictive analysis of continuous variables.
