palautumisanalyysia
Palautumisanalyysi, known in English as regression analysis, is a statistical method used to examine the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. The primary goal is to understand how changes in the independent variable(s) affect the dependent variable. This analysis helps in prediction, understanding causal relationships, and identifying significant factors influencing an outcome.
There are several types of regression analysis. Linear regression, the most common, assumes a linear relationship
The output of a regression analysis typically includes coefficients that quantify the strength and direction of
Regression analysis is widely applied in various fields, including economics, finance, medicine, social sciences, and engineering.