Section 3
Regression
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Predictions and Probabilistic Models
Regression models are often used to predict a response variable
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A Graph of Averages
A graph of averages and the least-square regression line are both good ways to summarize the data in a scatterplot.
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The Regression Method
The regression method utilizes the average from known data to make predictions about new data.
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The Regression Fallacy
The regression fallacy fails to account for natural fluctuations and rather ascribes cause where none exists.