Regression through the Origin.

Authors: 
Eisenhauer, J. G.
Editors: 
Goodall, G.
Type: 
Journal Article
Category: 
Teaching
Volume: 
25(3)
Pages: 
76-80
Year: 
2003
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
Abstract: 

Summary This article describes situations in which regression through the origin is appropriate, derives the normal equation for such a regression and explains the controversy regarding its evaluative statistics. Differences between three popular software packages that allow regression through the origin are illustrated using examples from previous issues of Teaching Statistics .

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