Term: regression analysis
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.RT06979

Definition:
Regression analysis is the use of statistical methods for modeling a set of dependent variables, Y, in terms of combinations of predictions, X. It includes methods such as multiple linear regression (MLR) and partial least squares (PLS).

Source: PAC, 1997, 69, 1137. 'Glossary of terms used in computational drug design (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1149 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769051137)

Citation: 'regression analysis' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.RT06979

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