RECTILINEAR REGRESSION
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Rectilinear Regression.
Rectilinear Regression - as a noun
The relation between variables when the regression equation is linear: e.g., y = ax + b
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linear regressionExample Sentences
"The goal of rectilinear regression is to find the best fit line that minimizes the sum of squared residuals."
"In rectilinear regression, the dependent variable is assumed to be linearly related to the independent variable."
"Researchers conducted a rectilinear regression analysis to determine the correlation between income and education level."
"The results of the rectilinear regression showed a significant positive relationship between age and income."
"The coefficient of determination is often used to assess the goodness of fit in rectilinear regression models."
