regression
Pronunciación: [rɪˈɡreʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «statistics»
(noun) a type of analysis that helps us understand relationships between things. It looks at how one thing can affect another, like how the weather can influence ice cream sales.
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We used regression to find out how much the temperature affects ice cream sales.
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The regression analysis did not show any connection between rain and ice cream sales.
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What does the regression tell us about the relationship between study time and grades?
Contexto: «psychology»
(noun) a way of thinking or behaving that goes back to earlier stages. It's like when someone who is stressed might start acting like a child again.
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In therapy, he showed regression when he wanted to play with toys like he did as a kid.
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Her recent growth in maturity shows she is not in regression at all.
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Can you identify any signs of regression in how she handles stress?
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