regression equation

Definitions of regression equation
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: regression of y on x
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    type of:
    equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
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