OLS regression
[/oʊ.ɛl.ɛs rɪˈɡrɛʃən/]
nounpl: OLS regressions
regressão por mínimos quadrados ordinários
1. A statistical method for estimating the relationships between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by minimizing the sum of squared residuals
The researcher used OLS regression to analyze the relationship between education level and income.
O pesquisador utilizou regressão por mínimos quadrados ordinários para analisar a relação entre nível de educação e renda.
2. The most common linear regression technique in econometrics and statistics, assuming that errors are independently and identically distributed
OLS regression is the foundation of most econometric models taught in introductory courses.
A regressão por mínimos quadrados ordinários é a base da maioria dos modelos econométricos ensinados em cursos introdutórios.
OLS regression is a fundamental statistical technique taught extensively in universities across both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian academic contexts, it is commonly referred to by its full Portuguese name or the English abbreviation 'OLS'. The technique is essential in econometrics, business analytics, and social sciences research in both countries. Portuguese economists and statisticians also use the terminology but may construct the phrase differently.
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