Graphical Analysis removing y-intercept

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The discussion centers on the challenge of fitting a linear model without a y-intercept, specifically using the equation y=mx instead of the standard y=mx+b. The user seeks to eliminate the y-intercept to reduce percentage error, as it artificially inflates the slope. After figuring out how to implement the y=mx model, the user encounters a new issue where the software fails to display a correlation, leading to frustration with the software's complexity compared to simpler tools like Excel. The conversation highlights the difficulties in achieving accurate linear fits without intercepts in certain software environments.
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Hello, I am trying to remove the y-intercept from my linear fit with this software since my equation is y=mx and NOT y=mx+b, so I need to figure out how to remove the y-intercept so my data will have a smaller % error, because the intercept makes the slope larger than it should be. Any ideas how to do this? (yes I checked online, tutorial, help menu, etc)!

Edit: figured out how to do the y=mx, but now it doesn't show a correlation! This software is way worse than a simple excel..atleast less straightforward
 
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hhmmm...if we only knew what you are talking about.
 
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