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regress on

to determine the extent to which a given dependent variable (y) can be explained or predicted by a number of independent variables (xs). For example, a researcher may be interested in learning how scores on a measure of relationship commitment vary as a function of age, relationship status, time in relationship, and shared experiences. That is, the researcher may regress y on x. See regression analysis.

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May 8th 2024

IUD

IUD

abbreviation for intrauterine device.