Term: Regression Analysis

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-02-23

Definition:

A statistical technique that describes and tests the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more explanatory variables.

Related terms 

• Conditional Logistic Regression
• Generalized Linear Model (GLM)
• Generalized Linear Regression
• Linear Regression
• Logistic Regression
• Multiple Regression Analysis
• Negative Binomial Distribution
• Negative Binomial Regression
• Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Regression
• Poisson Regression
• Regression
• Tobit Regression

References 

• Hassard T. Understanding Biostatistics. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MI: Mosby-Year Book, Inc. 1991.(View)

Term used in 

• Chateau D, Doupe M, Walld R, Soodeen R, Ouelette C, Rajotte L. Projecting Personal Care Home Bed Equivalent Needs in Manitoba Through 2036. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)
• Doupe M, Fransoo R, Chateau D, Dik N, Burchill C, Soodeen R-A, Bozat-Emre S, Guenette W. Population Aging and the Continuum of Older Adult Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)