# Regression Analysis Methods

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y = ax + b

dependent variable 'y' = ax + independent variable b

How long to take to get to a place 'y' 
- a) how fast we're travelling
- x) number of hours it takes us
- b) where we start from

**Simple #regression** (one variable - straight line)

![A few data points](https://i.imgur.com/MnvknYu.png)

**Multiple #regression** (many variables - curved line)

![Plethora of data points](https://i.imgur.com/jfwiGmY.png)