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multiple regression

noun

Definition of multiple regression

: regression in which one variable is estimated by the use of more than one other variable

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 So the researchers sought to control for other factors like gender, race, age, education, political leaning and even personal feelings about Clinton and Trump using multiple regression analysis. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "Fake news might have won Donald Trump the 2016 election, new study suggests," 3 Apr. 2018 So the researchers sought to control for other factors like gender, race, age, education, political leaning, and even personal feelings about Clinton and Trump using multiple regression analysis. — Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, "New study suggests fake news might have won Donald Trump the 2016 election," 3 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of multiple regression

1924, in the meaning defined above

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