Difference between revisions of "Regression analysis"
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'''Regression''' is a method in statistics for fitting a curve through a set of points as closely as possible. | '''Regression''' is a method in statistics for fitting a curve through a set of points as closely as possible. | ||
| − | The most | + | The most common type of regression is [[linear regression]], which uses a straight line as the curve. |
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| + | Regression is done using a least squares estimator. | ||
[[Category:Mathematics]] | [[Category:Mathematics]] | ||
Revision as of 12:56, September 18, 2008
Regression is a method in statistics for fitting a curve through a set of points as closely as possible.
The most common type of regression is linear regression, which uses a straight line as the curve.
Regression is done using a least squares estimator.