Regression analysis

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Regression analysis is a statistical technique that fits a line to observed data points so that the resulting equation can be used to forecast other data points.


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According to Fundamentals of Financial Management by Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston (15th edition),

Regression analysis. A statistical technique that fits a line to observed data points so that the resulting equation can be used to forecast other data points.

According to Cost Accounting by Horngren, Datar, Rajan (14th edition),

Regression analysis. Statistical method that measures the average amount of change in the dependent variable associated with a unit change in one or more independent variables.

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