This video gives a brief introduction to the lm() function for linear regression modeling in R. The basic syntax of this function is covered, including some attention to the specification of the model formula, the operators that can be used in a model formula, and a comparison of how certain common models are specified in R and SAS. The video also gives a quick run-down of some of the most common functions for extracting results from a fitted linear model object.

This video is essential viewing for the course.