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rectilinear regression

rectilinear regression

9.7
A way to predict one thing from another using a straight-line equation like y = ax + b
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛktɪˈlɪniər rɪˈɡrɛʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : regresión rectilínea
  • When the data points form a straight line, rectilinear regression provides an accurate model.

Examples

  • The scientist used rectilinear regression to analyze the relationship between temperature and reaction rate.

  • In mathematics class, we learned how rectilinear regression can help predict outcomes based on linear data.

  • The rectilinear regression model accurately predicts outcomes.

  • Can you explain rectilinear regression to me?

  • In mathematics class, we learned how rectilinear regression can help predict outcomes based on linear data.

  • The scientist used rectilinear regression to analyze the relationship between temperature and reaction rate.

  • When the data points form a straight line, rectilinear regression provides an accurate model.

Synonyms

linear regression
vsrectilinear regression
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A way to use a straight line to show how one number changes with another

is the mathematical relationship expressed by a straight equation rather than the modeling method
regression line
vsrectilinear regression
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A straight or smooth curved line drawn through dots shows how two numbers change together

is the algebraic relationship written as a straight equation not only the fitted path

How Linear

linearity
  • Specialized
1 5.6
rectilinear regression
  • Specialized
9.7
nonlinearity
  • Specialized
1 8.1
curvilinear correlation
  • Specialized
9.3
nonassociation
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

rectilinear regression singular
rectilinear regressions plural

Morphology

rectilinear + regression

Both constituents contribute directly to the compound meaning: 'rectilinear' = moving/along straight lines and 'regression' = a statistical relationship or model, so together they denote a regression expressed by a straight line (i.e., a linear relationship). Although somewhat technical, the meaning is compositionally transparent and a learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's sense.

Etymology

Rectilinear regression comes from the simple picture of many data points and one straight line that shows their trend. The word rectilinear points to a 'straight' line and regression is the method of finding that line, so the phrase means using a straight line to show or 'predict' the relationship between two things.