Which of the Following Best Describes the Regression Approach to Data

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the regression approach to data analytics?

• A) An attempt to estimate or predict, for each unit, the numerical value of some variable using some type of statistical model.
• B) An attempt to predict a relationship between two data items.
• C) An attempt to divide individuals into groups in a useful or meaningful way.
• D) An attempt to discover associations between individuals based on transactions involving them.

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