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Regression and Regression Analysis

Andrew M. Lindner, Ryan Larson

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Abstract Regression is among the most common statistical techniques used to analyze correlational data. By controlling for intercorrelated variables, researchers attempt to isolate the effect of independent variables on a dependent variable. Due to limitations in ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, quantitative researchers use various extensions that allow for the analysis of more complex forms of data.

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Key concepts: Regression diagnostic, Regression analysis, Statistics, Ordinary least squares, Regression, Partial least squares regression, Cross-sectional regression, Variables