where Y is the response, or dependent, variable, the Xs represent the p explanatory variables, and the bs are the regression coefficients. For example, suppose that you would like to model a person's ...

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When you perform regression analysis in Microsoft Excel, you are engaging in a statistical process that helps you understand the relationship between variables. This technique is particularly useful ...