Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365)

CHAPTER 13

Applying regression to track trends and make forecasts

In this chapter, you will:

• Understand regression analysis

• Learn how to use simple regression on linear data

• Plot and calculate best-fit trendlines

• Plot and calculate forecasted values

• Learn how to use simple regression on nonlinear data

• Understand and use multiple regression analysis

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