Regression and Statistical regression

Regression

Regression noun - The relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x).

Statistical regression is a synonym for regression. In some cases you can use "Statistical regression" instead a noun "Regression".

Statistical regression

Statistical regression noun - The relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x).

Regression is a synonym for statistical regression. You can use "Regression" instead a noun phrase "Statistical regression".
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