15.1 Regression Analysis
15.1.1 Bivariate Linear Regression Analysis
Regression analysis(回归分析) is a predictive analysis technique in which one or more variables are used to predict the level of another by use of the straight-line formula.
Bivariate regression means only two variables are being analyzed, and researchers sometimes refer to this case as “simple regression.”
15.1.2 Basic Regression Analysis Concepts
Independent variable(自变量): used to predict the independent variable (x in the regression straight-line equation)
Dependent variable(因变量): that which is predicted (y in the regression straight-line equation)
Least squares criterion(最小二乘准则): used in regression analysis; guarantees that the “best” straight-line slope and intercept will be calculated
15.1.3 Improving Regression Analysis
Identify any outlier(异常值): a data point that is substantially outside the normal range of the data points being analyzed
15.1.4 Multiple Regression Analysis
Multiple regression analysis uses the same concepts as bivariate regression analysis but uses more than one independent variable.
A general conceptual model(概念模型) identifies independent and dependent variables and shows their basic relationships to one another.

