How many points do I need to fit polynomial regression?
The number of data points needed to determine the polynomial regression model depends on the degree of the polynomial you want to fit. For degree n, you need at least n+1 data points. If you have exactly n+1 points, then the fit will be perfect, i.e., the curve will go through every point. Remember, the model is more reliable when you build it on a larger sample!
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