Linear Regression Calculator
Linear regression finds the straight line that best fits a set of data points. This calculator computes the least-squares slope and intercept, plus the correlation coefficient r and r², from your paired x and y values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the least-squares line?
It is the line that minimizes the total squared vertical distance between the data points and the line.
What does the correlation coefficient r mean?
r ranges from −1 to 1: values near ±1 indicate a strong linear relationship, values near 0 indicate a weak one.
What is r²?
r² is the fraction of the variation in y explained by the regression line — a measure of fit quality.