linear regression
ˈlɪniər rɪˈɡrɛʃən
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Definition of linear regression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mathematicsTECH.statistical method modeling relationship between variables using a linear equationTECH.
  • Linear regression helps predict sales based on advertising spend.
  • We fitted a linear regression to the experimental data.
  • Linear regression remains a cornerstone in predictive modeling.
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Expressions with linear

linear approachn.
method involving sequential steps
The project was completed using a linear approach.
linear televisionn.
television service with programs shown at set times
Linear television broadcasts the news at 6 PM every day.
linear metern.
unit of measurement equal to one meter in length
The fabric was sold by the linear meter..
linear TVabbr.
television programs shown on a set schedule
Many people still watch linear TV every night.
linear equationn.
equation where each variable is only to the first power
A linear equation like x + 2y = 5 is easy to solve.
linear bearingn.
mechanical component that guides movement smoothly along a straight path
The 3D printer carriage slides on a steel rail with a linear bearing.

Expressions with regression

sleep regressionn.
period when infant sleep becomes irregular
The baby is going through a sleep regression.
regression to the meann.
tendency for unusual events to become more typical over time
The team's performance improved due to regression to the mean.
regression analysisn.
method estimating how a quantity varies with one or more others
We used regression analysis to estimate sales from advertising spend.
regression linen.
line of best fit through a set of data points in statistics
The regression line showed a clear upward trend in the data..
logistic regressionn.
statistical method that predicts category outcomes using input data and probability
The researcher used logistic regression to predict which patients might develop diabetes.
multiple regressionn.
statistical method predicting a variable using others
Multiple regression helps in predicting sales based on advertising and price.
regression coefficientn.
number showing the relationship between variables
The regression coefficient helps predict outcomes in statistics.
regression equationn.
mathematical expression predicting a dependent variable
The regression equation helps predict future sales based on past data.
regression testingn.
testing to ensure changes do not adversely affect existing features
After adding new features, the team conducted regression testing to check for bugs..
regression toward the meann.
statistical phenomenon where extreme values move closer to average
In statistics, regression toward the mean explains the test score changes.

Terms related to linear regression

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regression coefficientn.
statistics
constant representing rate of change in linear regression

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  1. French:régression linéaire, ...
  2. German:lineare Regression, ...
  3. Italian:regressione lineare, ...
  4. Spanish:regresión lineal, ...
  5. Portuguese:regressão linear, ...
  6. Chinese:线性回归, ...
  7. Japanese:線形回帰, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْحِدَار خَطِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶגְרֶסְיָה לִינֵאָרִית, ...
  10. Russian:линейная регрессия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лінійна регресія, ...
  12. Hindi:रेखीय प्रतिगमन, ...
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