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Regression
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RegressionA mathematical technique used to explain and-or predict. The general form is Y = a + bX + u, where Y is the variable that we are trying to predict; X is the variable that we are using to predict Y, a is the intercept; b is the slope, and u is the regression residual. The a and b are chosen in a way to minimize the squared sum of the residuals. The ability to fit or explain is measured by the R-square.
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Variable
A quantity that is liable to change; the adjective describing such a quantity.
Regression
A mathematical technique used to explain and-or predict. The general form is Y = a + bX + u, where Y is the variable that we are trying to predict; X is the variable that we are using to predict Y, a is the intercept; b is the slope, and u is the regression residual. The a and b are chosen in a way to minimize the squared sum of the residuals. The ability to fit or explain is measured by the R-square.
Residuals
1) Part of stock returns not explained by the explanatory variable (the market index return). Residuals measure the impact of firm-specific events during a particular period. 2) Remainder cash flows generated by pool collateral and those needed to fund bonds supported by the collateral.
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Regression analysis
A statistical technique that can be used to estimate relationships between variables.
Regression coefficient
Term yielded by regression analysis that indicates the sensitivity of the dependent variable to a particular independent variable.
Regression equation
An equation that describes the average relationship between a dependent variable and a set of explanatory variables.
Regression toward the mean
The tendency that a random variable will ultimately have a value closer to its mean value.
Regressive tax
A tax system that provides that average tax rates decrease with increases in individuals' income brackets.
Regressive taxation
Makes poorer people pay a greater proportion of their income in tax than the rich.
Regret theory
A theory that says people anticipate regret if they make a wrong choice, and take this anticipation into consideration when making decisions.
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Registrar
Financial institution appointed to record issue and ownership of company securities.
Registrar of companies
Compiles companies' Memoranda and Articles of Association, and annual financial statements.
Registration
In the securities market describes process set up pursuant to the Securities Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934 whereby securities that are to be sold to the public are reviewed by the SEC.
Registration right
A contractual right giving investors holding restricted stock the ability to demand that the issuing company register the shares to the SEC, effectively making the stock available for sale to the public.
Registration statement
A legal document filed with the SEC to register securities for public offering that details the purpose of the proposed public offering. The statement outlines financial details, a history of the company's operations and management, and other facts of importance to potential buyers.
Regression
Regression analysis
A statistical technique that can be used to estimate relationships between variables.
Regression coefficient
Term yielded by regression analysis that indicates the sensitivity of the dependent variable to a particular independent variable.
Regression equation
An equation that describes the average relationship between a dependent variable and a set of explanatory variables.
Regression toward the mean
The tendency that a random variable will ultimately have a value closer to its mean value.
Regressive tax
A tax system that provides that average tax rates decrease with increases in individuals' income brackets.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Variable
A quantity that is liable to change; the adjective describing such a quantity.
Regression
A mathematical technique used to explain and-or predict. The general form is Y = a + bX + u, where Y is the variable that we are trying to predict; X is the variable that we are using to predict Y, a is the intercept; b is the slope, and u is the regression residual. The a and b are chosen in a way to minimize the squared sum of the residuals. The ability to fit or explain is measured by the R-square.
Residuals
1) Part of stock returns not explained by the explanatory variable (the market index return). Residuals measure the impact of firm-specific events during a particular period. 2) Remainder cash flows generated by pool collateral and those needed to fund bonds supported by the collateral.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Regression analysis
A statistical technique that can be used to estimate relationships between variables.
Regression coefficient
Term yielded by regression analysis that indicates the sensitivity of the dependent variable to a particular independent variable.
Regression equation
An equation that describes the average relationship between a dependent variable and a set of explanatory variables.
Regression toward the mean
The tendency that a random variable will ultimately have a value closer to its mean value.
Regressive tax
A tax system that provides that average tax rates decrease with increases in individuals' income brackets.
Regressive taxation
Makes poorer people pay a greater proportion of their income in tax than the rich.
Regret theory
A theory that says people anticipate regret if they make a wrong choice, and take this anticipation into consideration when making decisions.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Registrar
Financial institution appointed to record issue and ownership of company securities.
Registrar of companies
Compiles companies' Memoranda and Articles of Association, and annual financial statements.
Registration
In the securities market describes process set up pursuant to the Securities Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934 whereby securities that are to be sold to the public are reviewed by the SEC.
Registration right
A contractual right giving investors holding restricted stock the ability to demand that the issuing company register the shares to the SEC, effectively making the stock available for sale to the public.
Registration statement
A legal document filed with the SEC to register securities for public offering that details the purpose of the proposed public offering. The statement outlines financial details, a history of the company's operations and management, and other facts of importance to potential buyers.
Regression
Regression analysis
A statistical technique that can be used to estimate relationships between variables.
Regression coefficient
Term yielded by regression analysis that indicates the sensitivity of the dependent variable to a particular independent variable.
Regression equation
An equation that describes the average relationship between a dependent variable and a set of explanatory variables.
Regression toward the mean
The tendency that a random variable will ultimately have a value closer to its mean value.
Regressive tax
A tax system that provides that average tax rates decrease with increases in individuals' income brackets.
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