(Ticaret) In forecasting, software functions that compare multiple possible forecast methods to past actual demand to determine the best method to use in the future. Generically used to indicate the best alternative from given choices
: A line on a scatter plot that best defines or expresses the trend shown in the plotted points. It is chosen so that the sum of the squares of the distances from the points to the line is a minimum. It also illustrates the correlation (positive, negative, or zero (no) correlation) between the plotted variables