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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Algebra: Least Squares Examples

9th - 10th
An instructional video that works through a concrete example of finding the least squares approximation for a system of equations that has no solution. [18:50]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Algebra: Least Squares Approximation

9th - 10th
A video lesson explaining the least squares approximation for otherwise unsolvable matrix equations. Presents the motivation for why the least squares approximation is useful. Derives the formula for finding the least squares...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Algebra: Another Least Squares Example

9th - 10th
A video lesson on using the least squares approximation to find the line of best fit for a set of points. Includes a concrete example dealing with a set of 4 points. Finds the equation to the line that is the best approximation of a line...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Orthogonal Projections: Least Squares Approximation

9th - 10th
A video lesson explaining the least squares approximation for otherwise unsolvable matrix equations. Presents the motivation for why the least squares approximation is useful. Derives the formula for finding the least squares approximation.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Orthogonal Projections: Another Least Squares Example

9th - 10th
This is a video lesson on using the least squares approximation to find the line of best fit for a set of points. Includes a concrete example dealing with a set of 4 points.