linear regression

collocation in English

meaningsoflinearandregression

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linear
adjective
uk
/ˈlɪn.i.ər/
us
/ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/
consisting of relating to lines ...
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regression
noun[C or U]
uk
/rɪˈɡreʃ.ən/
us
/rɪˈɡreʃ.ən/
formal
a return to a previous and less advanced or worse state, condition, or way ...
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(Definition oflinearandregressionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflinear regression

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The line was fitted bylinearregression.
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Correlations were identified bylinearregressionanalysis.
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The lines were obtained bylinearregression.
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The lines are thelinearregressionlines.
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The line is found bylinearregression.
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Linearregressionlines were calculated without outliers.
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Alinearregressionhas been determined for each pigment type.
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Two hypotheses will be tested usinglinearregressionmodels.
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The lines showlinearregressionfits to the two datasets.
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For staffing support outcomes we applied multivariatelinearregression.
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Each set consisted of three different multiplelinearregressionanalyses.
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The line represents that derived from alinearregression.
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Descriptive summaries as well as multiplelinearregressionwere conducted.
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The dotted line is an unweightedlinearregression.
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Linearregressionanalysis was performed using the least squares method.
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The line shows thelinearregressionof the data.
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Thelinearregressionline for chill coma recovery is indicated.
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Simplelinearregressionanalysis was used to compare response parameters.
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Other marker-trait associations were established bylinearregressionanalysis.
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A weightedlinearregressionanalysis was performed for each stage.
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Thelinearregressionline is shown, as well.
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