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What is regression analysis?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Statistical method to model relationship between variables.
Deep explanation
It predicts dependent variable using independent variables, commonly via linear regression.
Real-world example
Predicting house prices based on size and location.
Common mistakes
- Assuming correlation implies causation.
Follow-up questions
- What is R-squared?
- What is multicollinearity?