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Why Linear Regression is Called “Regression”: regression towards mediocrity

Linear regression is a widely used statistical technique that aims to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. It plays a crucial role in various fields, including economics, social sciences, healthcare, and engineering. But have you ever wondered why this powerful modeling technique is called “regression”?

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