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Harvard Business Review Guides Ultimate Boxed Set (16 Books)

by Harvard Business Review, Nancy Duarte, Bryan A. Garner, Mary Shapiro, Jeff Weiss
February 2019
Beginner
3520 pages
50h 49m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
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CHAPTER 10

Understanding Regression Analysis

by Amy Gallo

One of the most important types of data analysis is regression. It is a common approach used to draw conclusions from and make predictions based on data, but for those without a statistical or analytical background, it can also be complex and confusing.

To better understand this method and how companies use it, I talked with Thomas Redman, author of Data Driven: Profiting from Your Most Important Business Asset. He also advises organizations on their data and data quality programs.

What Is Regression Analysis?

Redman offers this example scenario: Suppose you’re a sales manager trying to predict next month’s numbers. You know that dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of factors from the weather ...

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