Regression Flashcards
1
Q
Regression
A
a way to find a pattern in non-linear relationships
2
Q
The regression line
A
Y = a + (b x X)
3
Q
Y
A
to be predicted variable
4
Q
a
A
y intercept
5
Q
b
A
strength and direction of the relationship
6
Q
X
A
predictor variable
7
Q
TRUE or FALSE - we can assume cause and effect in correlation and regression
A
FALSE - there is no way to guess directionality