
Why are regression problems called "regression" problems?
I was just wondering why regression problems are called "regression" problems. What is the story behind the name? One definition for regression: "Relapse to a less perfect or developed state."
Regression with multiple dependent variables? - Cross Validated
Nov 14, 2010 · Is it possible to have a (multiple) regression equation with two or more dependent variables? Sure, you could run two separate regression equations, one for each DV, but that …
regression - When is R squared negative? - Cross Validated
Also, for OLS regression, R^2 is the squared correlation between the predicted and the observed values. Hence, it must be non-negative. For simple OLS regression with one predictor, this is …
When conducting multiple regression, when should you center …
Jun 5, 2012 · In some literature, I have read that a regression with multiple explanatory variables, if in different units, needed to be standardized. (Standardizing consists in subtracting the mean …
regression - Interpreting the residuals vs. fitted values plot for ...
None of the three plots show correlation (at least not linear correlation, which is the relevant meaning of 'correlation' in the sense in which it is being used in "the residuals and the fitted …
regression - Linear vs Nonlinear Machine Learning Algorithms
Jan 6, 2021 · Three linear machine learning algorithms: Linear Regression, Logistic Regression and Linear Discriminant Analysis. Five nonlinear algorithms: Classification and Regression …
How should outliers be dealt with in linear regression analysis ...
What statistical tests or rules of thumb can be used as a basis for excluding outliers in linear regression analysis? Are there any special considerations for multilinear regression?
regression - Trying to understand the fitted vs residual plot?
Dec 23, 2016 · A good residual vs fitted plot has three characteristics: The residuals "bounce randomly" around the 0 line. This suggests that the assumption that the relationship is linear is …
Sample size for logistic regression? - Cross Validated
Sample size calculation for logistic regression is a complex problem, but based on the work of Peduzzi et al. (1996) the following guideline for a minimum number of cases to include in your …
regression - Difference between forecast and prediction ... - Cross ...
I was wondering what difference and relation are between forecast and prediction? Especially in time series and regression? For example, am I correct that: In time series, forecasting seems …