Linear Regression Slope "Angle" Question

Hello,

When using the Linear Regression Slope (LRS) script, it gives the option of providing the output as a “slope” or an “angle.” I understand the slope result but I’m not sure what the “angle” is representing.

For example, when I write a script to show me the 126-day LRS expressed for SPY (S&P 500 etf), the output is 27 (based on closing price of 6/7/21).
Another example would be the 126-day LRS angle for SPX (S&P 500 index). The output is 270, or 10 times the SPX.

How is the angle calculated?

Thanks

Hi Vernon,

It takes the slope and converts it to Degrees from Radians. Its use is questionable.

All the best

Mathew

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