Polynomial Regression Calculator

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Learn when to use this tool, what it supports, and how real users apply it.

Key facts

Category: Math & Numbers
Input types: textarea, number, text
Output type: json
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The Polynomial Regression Calculator is a mathematical tool designed to fit a least-squares curve to sets of paired numeric data. It allows users to determine the best-fit polynomial equation of a specific degree, calculate the R-squared value for goodness-of-fit, and generate predictions for specific X-values.

When to use

When you need to model non-linear relationships between two variables using a polynomial equation.
When you want to find the coefficients of a trend line for a dataset to understand its mathematical behavior.
When you need to predict future or intermediate values based on historical data points that follow a curved path.

How it works

1Input your paired numeric data points, entering one X and Y pair per line separated by a comma.
2Select the desired polynomial degree, from 1 for linear to 6 for complex curves, to define the model's complexity.
3The tool applies the least-squares method to minimize the sum of the squares of the vertical deviations between each data point and the curve.
4The calculator outputs the resulting coefficients, the R-squared value, and an optional prediction for a specified X-value.

Use cases

Analyzing growth rates in biological or economic datasets where trends are not strictly linear.
Calibrating scientific instruments by fitting a curve to known reference points and their measured outputs.
Forecasting resource demand or sales trends that exhibit seasonal or accelerating patterns.

Examples

1. Quadratic Growth Modeling

Data Analyst

Background

An analyst has a set of data points representing the area of a square relative to its side length and needs to verify the mathematical relationship.

Problem

The analyst needs to find the exact quadratic equation and verify the fit for the sequence 0, 1, 4, 9, 16.

How to use

Enter the pairs 0,0; 1,1; 2,4; 3,9; 4,16 into the data field, set the degree to 2, and set decimal places to 2.

degree: 2, decimalPlaces: 2

Outcome

The tool returns coefficients [1, 0, 0] representing the equation y = 1x² + 0x + 0, with an R-squared of 1.0000.

2. Temperature Trend Prediction

Researcher

Background

A researcher is tracking temperature changes over a 5-hour period and notices a non-linear cooling trend.

Problem

They need to estimate the temperature at the 6th hour based on existing observations.

How to use

Input the historical time and temperature pairs, set the degree to 3, and enter 6 in the Prediction X field.

FAQ

What is the maximum polynomial degree supported?

The calculator supports polynomial degrees from 1 (linear) up to 6.

How should I format my input data?

Enter data as pairs of numbers separated by a comma, with each pair on a new line (e.g., 1, 5).

What does the R-squared value indicate?

R-squared measures how well the polynomial curve fits your data points, with 1 representing a perfect fit.

Can I predict a Y-value for a specific X?

Yes, enter a value in the 'Prediction X' field to calculate the corresponding Y-value based on the fitted model.

How many decimal places can I specify?

You can set the precision of the output coefficients and results from 0 to 10 decimal places.

degree: 3, predictionX: 6

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1. Quadratic Growth Modeling

2. Temperature Trend Prediction

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