Why least square method is used?

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1. #procedure
2. #dependent
3. #plotted
4. #squares
5. #predict
6. #least
7. #curve
8. #offsets
9. #statistical
10. #points
11. #variables
12. #residuals
13. #method
14. #behavior
15. #regression
16. #minimizing