# 4.5 Statistical Analysis II [Introduction text] ## Least Square Regression and Line of Best Fit ### What is Linear Regression? Linear regression is one of the most fundamental techniques in data analysis. It models the relationship between two (or more) variables by fitting a **straight line** that best describes the trend in the data. Linear regression helps identify proportional relationships, estimate calibration constants, or model linear system responses. ## Least square fitting ## Extrapolation ## Moving average