regression

Meanings

• Noun

  A statistical procedure that involves estimating the values of population parameters from a sample data.

  - "The regression analysis helped us understand the relationship between the variables."
  - "The regression equation was used to predict future trends based on historical data."

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Antonyms

progression

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Variants

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regression , regressions , linear regression , linear regressions , multiple regression , multiple regressions

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Etymology

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The term 'regression' comes from the Latin word 'regredare', which means 'to go back'. In the context of statistics, it refers to the process of analyzing data to understand the relationship between variables and the historical trends.

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Trivia

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1. Regression analysis was first developed in the late 19th century by Francis Galton.

2. Regression analysis is used extensively in quality control processes to identify trends and correct deviations from expected values.

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Related Concepts

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1. Correlation: Correlation is a statistical measure that shows the degree and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.

2. Multiple Regression: Multiple regression is a statistical procedure that allows the relationship between a dependent variable and multiple independent variables to be analyzed.

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Culture

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Regression has been used extensively in various fields such as finance, economics, and social sciences to analyze trends and make predictions. In finance, regression analysis is used to identify the relationship between stock prices and various economic indicators. In economics, it is used to understand the relationship between different economic variables. In social sciences, it is used to analyze the relationship between various social and behavioral variables.

How to Memorize "regression"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize regression, imagine a line that represents the relationship between two variables. The position of each data point on the line represents the value of the dependent variable for a given value of the independent variable.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize regression, associate it with the concept of trend analysis and prediction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R.E.G.R.E.S.S. - Regression, Estimation, Gradient, Regression Equation, Sum of Squares.

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