Linear Regression

Use Linear Regression to describe the relationship between a set of predictors and a continuous response using the ordinary least squares method. You can include interaction and polynomial terms, perform stepwise regression, and transform skewed data.
This analysis has the same capabilities as Stat > Regression > Regression > Fit Regression Model. The version of the analysis from the Predictive Analytics Module has the following differences.
  • You access analyses that use the fitted model from the output pane instead of from the menu.
  • The fitted model is available no matter what worksheet is active, so you can predict for columns of data that are in a different worksheet from the response variable.

For details such as how to specify the analysis or interpret the results, go to Overview for Fit Regression Model and Linear Regression.