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regression analysis  

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  • Regression is a statistical method for estimating the relationship between one or more predictor (independent) variables and a criterion (dependent) variable. Conventionally, regression studies have focused on the correlation between the predictors and the criterion variable. [Source: Encyclopedia of Evaluation; Regression Analysis]

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