y: The Dependent Variable (our target, what we want to predict, e.g., SystolicBP). beta_0: The y-intercept. This is the predicted value of y when all independent variables (x_1,x_2,...,x_n) are zero.
Capture relationships between data sets by graphing linear equations in Microsoft Excel 2007. Linear equations allow you to predict values within your data set and view the overall trend. Use ...