regression
Prononciation : [rɪˈɡreʃən]
Mot
Contexte : « 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.
Exemple
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?
Contexte : « 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.
Exemple
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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