Learn how to graph linear regression in Excel. Use these steps to analyze the linear relationship between an independent and a dependent variable.

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Microsoft Excel can generate trend lines based on data you provide, and in doing do, calculates the equation of the trend line. This equation can be accessed using Excel's built-in Visual Basic tools.