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Regression is a statistical method used in the analysis of relationships between variables, particularly in the context of predicting or estimating the behavior of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables. It is widely used in various fields such as economics, engineering, social sciences, and natural sciences to model and analyze data.

The most common type of regression is linear regression, which models the relationship between variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data. In simple linear regression, the relationship is between one dependent variable and one independent variable, while multiple linear regression involves more than one independent variable. The goal is to find the best-fitting line (or hyperplane in higher dimensions) that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between the observed values and the values predicted by the model.

Other types of regression include polynomial regression, which models the relationship as an nth degree polynomial, and logistic regression, which is used for predicting categorical outcomes. Non-linear regression models relationships that are not inherently linear, often requiring more complex computational techniques to fit the data.

Regression analysis provides insights into the strength and direction of relationships between variables, helps in identifying the significance of predictors, and allows for the prediction of future outcomes based on historical data. However, it is essential to validate the assumptions underlying the regression model and to interpret the results cautiously, as regression does not imply causation without further evidence.