regression over time

[rɪˈɡreʃən ˈoʊvər taɪm]
noun
regressão ao longo do tempo
1. A statistical or analytical method that examines how a variable changes or declines progressively over a period of time
The regression over time showed that patient symptoms improved steadily throughout the treatment period.
A regressão ao longo do tempo mostrou que os sintomas dos pacientes melhoraram de forma constante durante o período de tratamento.
2. In psychology or medicine, the process of returning to an earlier or less developed state as time progresses
Doctors observed a regression over time in the patient's cognitive abilities following the injury.
Os médicos observaram uma regressão ao longo do tempo nas habilidades cognitivas do paciente após a lesão.
3. A mathematical or econometric analysis tracking the relationship between variables as they evolve chronologically
The regression over time analysis revealed a negative correlation between inflation and employment rates.
A análise de regressão ao longo do tempo revelou uma correlação negativa entre inflação e taxas de emprego.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and medical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is more technical than colloquial and appears frequently in research papers, statistical reports, and clinical evaluations. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, it follows standard statistical terminology aligned with international academic standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporal regressiondecline over timelongitudinal regressiontime-series regression
Antonyms / Antônimos
progression over timeimprovement over timeadvancement over timegrowth over time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regressão ao longo do tempo
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
regressão ao longo do tempo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in statistical and medical literature
Technical/Academic Brazil
regressão temporal
Abbreviated form used in statistical and econometric studies
Clinical/Medical Brazil
piora progressiva ao longo do tempo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing deterioration rather than statistical method

Related Words

statistical analysislongitudinal studytime-series datatrend analysisvariable declinetemporal change

Related Idioms & Phrases

decline as time goes on
deterioration with the passage of time
backward movement over a period
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