Curve fitting and

Interpolation
Dr. B. Santhosh
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Introduction
Curve fitting Interpolation
Linear Regression Newton’s divided difference

Polynomial Regression Lagrange Interpolation

Nonlinear Regression Spline interpolation

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Regression is a statistical method that attempts to determine the strength and character of
the relationship between one dependent variable (usually denoted by Y) and a series of
other variables (known as independent variables).