[Solved] The least squares technique minimizes the sum of the squares of the vertical distances between the actual Y values and the predicted values of Y. Defamation: A false communication that harms another's reputation, making others think less of the person. Communications Decency Act: A U.S. federal law primarily aimed at regulating pornographic content on the internet, which also provides immunity to online platforms from liability for content posted by their users. Interactive Computer Services: Platforms and providers offering online services that enable users to interact with each other and access content, such as social media or forums. Malicious Prosecution: A tort in which one person wrongfully subjects another to criminal or civil litigation for the sole purpose of causing problems for that other person, often in retaliation for previous litigation between the two.