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best fit

best fit Best fit is the statistical process of finding the mathematical function that most closely represents the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Best fit is the statistical process of finding the mathematical function that most closely represents the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The exact method depends on the type of regression model being used, such as linear, logistic, or multiple regression.

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