A regression analysis yields an equation that expresses the relationship. See correlation. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

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A straight line will result from a simple linear regression analysis of two or more independent variables. A multiple regression involving several related variables can produce a curved line in ...

Beside the model, the other input into a regression analysis is some relevant sample data, consisting of the observed values of the dependent and explanatory variables for a sample of members of the ...