regression

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This regression is usually “incremental and often inconspicuous, spanning years or even decades,” the report’s authors write.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Knowing how much Nasdaq stocks moved this year up to the war explains 60% of moves in the past week based on a regression analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

"We saw total tumor regression and long-term prevention of recurrence, all without seeing any systemic toxicity."

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

So, after the steps forward - and manager of the month award - in October, November has seen regression.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

By subjecting it to the economist’s favorite trick: regression analysis.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt