regression
Example Sentences
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Knowing how much Nasdaq stocks moved this year up to the war explains 60% of moves in the past week based on a regression analysis.
"We saw total tumor regression and long-term prevention of recurrence, all without seeing any systemic toxicity."
From Science Daily
“I think just looking at where his ankle is at, trying to play the long view that you don’t want to have any regression or setbacks,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times
That estimate was derived from plant height measurements using a regression model that both calculated and predicted crown volume from height alone.
From Science Daily
Say what you will about the Davosites, they are worldly types who understand regression to the mean.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
