Section: Module 8: Lesson 2: The Basics of Linear Regression | Intro to Statistics | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Explain the concept of Linear Regression.
    • Find the Linear Regression equation and use it to Predict.
    • Test the Outliers, Influential Observations, and Leverage Points.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 4 hours and 52 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Introduction to Linear Regression URL
      Students must
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      Read entire page. (8 minutes)

      Rice University - 2021

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      Intro to Regression (Video) URL
      Students must
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      Watch the entire video. (5 minutes)

      Rice University - 2021

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      What is Simple Linear Regression? URL
      Students must
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      Read entire page. (5 minutes)

      Penn State, Elberly College - 2020

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      Applied Regression Analysis - Lesson 9.1: The Distinction Between Outliers and High Leverge Observations URL
      Students must
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      Read entire page. (35 minutes)

      Penn State University, Eberly College of Science

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      Quiz: Module 8

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