Term: Multiple Linear Regression

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-10-24

Definition:

An extension of linear regression whereby the relationship between two or more explanatory variables and a continuous outcome variable can be described.

Related terms 

• Linear Regression
• Multiple Logistic Regression

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, Prior H, Chateau D, McDougall C, Schultz J, McGowan K, Soodeen R, Bailly A. Adult Obesity in Manitoba: Prevalence, Associations, and Outcomes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)