polynomial regression
A statistical method in which the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is modeled as an nth degree polynomial. Used in machine learning and data analysis.
We model nonlinear data relationships using polynomial regression.
This graph shows the result of polynomial regression.
Linear regression models a straight-line relationship, while polynomial regression can capture curves.
Regression analysis is the broader field; polynomial regression is one specific technique within it.
Compound of 多項 (takō, 'polynomial') and 回帰 (kaiki, 'regression'). A direct calque from English 'polynomial regression'.