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Correlation and Regression
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Section 3

Regression

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Predictions and Probabilistic Models

Regression models are often used to predict a response variable $y$ from an explanatory variable $x$.

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A Graph of Averages

A graph of averages and the least-square regression line are both good ways to summarize the data in a scatterplot.

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The Regression Method

The regression method utilizes the average from known data to make predictions about new data.

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The Regression Fallacy

The regression fallacy fails to account for natural fluctuations and rather ascribes cause where none exists.

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