Regression Curve (Noun)
Meaning
A smooth curve fitted to the set of paired data in regression analysis; for linear regression the curve is a straight line.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher plotted the data points and superimposed a regression curve to visualize the relationship between the variables.
- By analyzing the regression curve, the team was able to identify the point at which the response variable began to plateau.
- The software generated a regression curve that closely matched the observed data, allowing for accurate predictions to be made.
- In this case, the regression curve was non-linear, indicating a more complex relationship between the predictor and response variables.
- The slope of the regression curve indicated a strong positive correlation between the two variables.