Regression Equation (Noun)
Meaning
The equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The regression equation was used to model the relationship between the amount of rainfall and the yield of crops in the region.
- By analyzing the data, the researcher was able to derive a regression equation that accurately predicted the students' test scores based on their hours of study.
- The company used a regression equation to forecast sales based on advertising expenditures and seasonality.
- The regression equation revealed a strong positive correlation between the amount of exercise and the reduction in blood pressure.
- The economist used a regression equation to examine the relationship between GDP and inflation rates in the country over the past decade.