linear model

any model for empirical data that attempts to relate the values of an outcome or dependent variable to the explanatory or independent variables through a linear function, this is, one that simply sums terms and includes no exponents greater than 1. Most commonly used statistical techniques (analysis of variance, regression analysis, etc.) can be represented as linear models. Compare nonlinear model.

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see disenfranchised grief.