Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Regression
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2012-04-20
Definition:
A statistical approach that looks to find the best mathematical relationship between a single, dependent y-variable as a function of one or more x-variables (independent variables). (Last, 1995).
Related terms
- Group-Based Trajectory Model
- Linear Regression
- Logistic Regression
- Multicollinearity
- Multinomial Regression
- Negative Binomial Distribution
- Regression Analysis
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
References
- Last JM. A dictionary of epidemiology. 3rd edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 1995. 0-0.(View)
Term used in
- Garland A, Fransoo R, Olafson K, Ramsey C, Yogendran M, Chateau D, McGowan K. The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Critical Illness in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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