The Least Squares Method (Literally)

The Least Squares Method (Literally)
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Someone clearly skipped the statistics lecture on what "least squares" actually means. The left shows a desperate attempt to fit data by drawing countless squares—a statistical crime scene. Meanwhile, the right side nails it with a single regression line in a square frame. It's the statistical equivalent of bringing a Swiss Army knife to cut bread when all you needed was... you know... a knife. Statisticians everywhere are either crying or slow-clapping at this magnificent pun-based misunderstanding.

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