Lecture 14 – Ordinary Least Squares

Presented by Anthony D. Joseph and Suraj Rampure

Content by Suraj Rampure, Ani Adhikari, Deb Nolan, Joseph Gonzalez

A reminder – the right column of the table below contains Quick Checks. These are not required but suggested to help you check your understanding.

Video Quick Check
14.1
A quick recap of the modeling process, and a roadmap for lecture.
14.1
14.2
Defining the multiple linear regression model using linear algebra (dot products and matrix multiplication). Introducing the idea of a design matrix.
14.2
14.3
Defining the mean squared error of the multiple linear regression model as the (scaled) norm of the residual vector.
14.3
14.4
Using a geometric argument to determine the optimal model parameter.
14.4
14.5
Residual plots. Properties of residuals, with and without an intercept term in our model.
14.5
14.6
Discussing the conditions in which there isn't a unique solution for the optimal model parameter. A summary, and outline of what is to come.
14.6