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Simple linear regressionA regression analysis between only two variables, one dependent and the other explanatory.Simple linear regression Similar MatchesLinear regressionLinear regressionA statistical technique for fitting a straight line to a set of data points. Regression analysisRegression analysisA statistical technique that can be used to estimate relationships between variables. RegressionRegressionA mathematical technique used to explain and/or predict. The general form is Y = a + bX + u, where Y is the variable that we are trying to predict; X is the variable that we are using to predict Y, a is the intercept; b is the slope, and u is the regression residual. The a and b are chosen in a way to minimize the squared sum of the residuals. The ability to fit or explain is measured by the R-square. Regression coefficientRegression coefficientTerm yielded by regression analysis that indicates the sensitivity of the dependent variable to a particular independent variable. See: Parameter. Regression toward the meanRegression toward the meanThe tendency that a random variable will ultimately have a value closer to its mean value. Further SuggestionsFirst pass regressionregression analysis Regression equation Second pass regression Multiple regression Regression analysis |
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