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Data Analysis - Lecture 4: Introduction to Regression Analysis
● What is Regression Analysis?
○ A statistical method to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. ○ Used for prediction, forecasting, and understanding relationships between variables. ● Types of Regression: ○ Linear Regression: Models a linear relationship. ○ Logistic Regression: Predicts a categorical outcome (e.g., yes/no). ○ Polynomial Regression: Models non-linear relationships. ● Key Concepts: ○ Regression Equation: y = mx + c (for simple linear regression) ○ R-squared: Measures the goodness of fit of the model. ○ Residuals: The difference between observed and predicted values. ● Example: ○ Predicting house prices based on size, location, and age. ● Further Reading: ○ "Introduction to Statistical Learning" by Gareth James et al.