What is regressing?

Regressing refers to a statistical process that involves analyzing the relationship between two or more variables. In a regression analysis, a dependent variable is evaluated against one or more independent variables, and the aim is to determine the degree to which the independent variables explain the variation in the dependent variable. Typically, regression models are used to determine cause-and-effect relationships, and they are commonly used in finance, social sciences, and healthcare to predict future outcomes based on past observations. There are several types of regression analysis, including linear regression, logistic regression, and polynomial regression, with each being suited to specific types of data and statistical models. The regression process can be quite complex and requires skilled statistical analysis.