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Least Squares

Least Squares Method

A curve-fitting method that minimizes the sum of squared differences between observed data points and a model's predictions.

Technisches Detail

Least Squares is applied in computing through numerical algorithms that balance precision, performance, and memory. JavaScript uses 64-bit IEEE 754 floating-point for all numbers, providing ~15-17 significant decimal digits. For exact arithmetic (financial, cryptographic), BigInt or fixed-point libraries are required. Browser-based calculators implement least squares using the same floating-point engine, making awareness of precision limitations important for correct results.

Beispiel

```
Least Squares calculation:

  Input:  value = 42
  Apply least squares: result = f(42)
  Output: result
```

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