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Least Squares Applet

Least Squares Applet

Quoted from the site: This applet explores fitting a polynomial p(x) of degree n to a given set of data points. It computes the best least squares approximation to the data, "best" in the sense that SUM (p(xi) - yi)^2 is minimized. The applet provides controls for choosing the degree n, setting the precision of all displayed numbers, selecting and deselecting data points, and editing the data list. It also allows for entry of your own custom...

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Keywords:
LS error, least, squares, best fit, Least Squares
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
June 4, 2008
Date Modified in MERLOT:
February 6, 2011
Authors:

  
Submitter:
Danny Davis
Primary Audience:
College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:
Website, Java Applet
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:
Java-enabled Browser
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
Unknown
Creative Commons:
No

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