Regression analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010107",
  "term": "Regression analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A set of statistical processes for estimating the relationships among variables, specifically to model a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables. The analysis produces a mathematical equation that describes how the inputs affect the output. Common forms include linear regression, which models the relationship using a straight line, and nonlinear regression for more complex associations.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "partial least squares"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1137. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1149 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769051137)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/regression-analysis/"
}