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How does R optimize linear regression using QR decomposition?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
lm() uses QR decomposition for numerically stable least squares estimation.
Deep explanation
Instead of solving normal equations, R decomposes X into Q and R matrices to reduce numerical instability and improve conditioning.
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