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Least-angle regression

Least-angle regression is a type of statistical technique used to figure out relationships between different pieces of data. It works by looking at the angle, or slope, between each pair of points that represent the data. It finds the angle with the LEAST amount of change, or the smallest angle. It then uses this angle to create a linear regression, or a line that graphs the data. The line is supposed to show the relationship between the numbers.