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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ordinary least squares regressionleast squares regressionlinear regressionmultiple regression
Antonyms / Antônimos
nonlinear regressionlogistic regressionquantile regression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
regressão por mínimos quadrados ordinários
Standard academic and technical term used in universities and statistical publications
São Paulo
regressão OLS
Common abbreviation used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regressão por mínimos quadrados
Slightly shortened form without 'ordinários'
Portugal
regressão dos mínimos quadrados ordinários
More formal construction with 'dos' instead of 'por'

Related Words

dependent variableindependent variableresidualscoefficient of determinationR-squaredheteroscedasticitymulticollinearityeconometrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

fit an OLS regression
run an OLS regression
estimate by OLS
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