Least-squares fitting of a straight line

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An efficient method is given for computing the best straight line by least squares when there are statistical errors in both coordinates. Exact expressions are obtained for the variances of the slope and intercept.

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Published in: Canadian Journal of Physics

Volume 46, Issue 16, pp. 1845-1847

DOI: 10.1139/p68-523

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Least-squares fitting of a straight line

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