regression constant

regression constant

the value of a response or dependent variable in a regression equation when its associated predictor or independent variables equal zero (i.e., are at baseline levels). Graphically, this is equivalent to the y-intercept, or the point at which the regression line crosses the y-axis.

Related Terms

abducens nucleus

abducens nucleus a collection of nerve cells in the floor o...

rehabilitation counseling

rehabilitation counseling a profession requiring specialize...

convergent strabismus

convergent strabismus see cross-eye; strabismus.

revolving-door phenomenon

revolving-door phenomenon the repeated readmission of patie...

visual fixation

visual fixation the orientation of the eyes so that the ima...

GIGO

GIGO abbreviation for garbage in, garbage out.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter R

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z