Re: [Gnuplot-info] Line fitting through the origin

[Thomas S. <t.s...@fz...>]

your line is most likely something like

f(x)=a*x+b

if you want the function to go through 0,0 then
'b' must be zero and 'a' is the only free parameter.

b=0
fit f(x) ... via a


James00007 wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have implemented line fitting in gnuplot but I need the fitted line to
> originate at the origin and then fit through the data.
> 
> Has anyone done such a thing. Searched a lot but couldnt find anything on
> the Net.
> 
> My data lies in a straight line and that line is more or less pointing to
> the origin so should
> be a little less problematic...hopefully
> 
> Will appreciate any help!
> 

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