linear model
Plural
linear models
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a mathematical representation that describes the relationship between two or more variables using a linear equation
- The linear model y=2x+3 suggests that for every unit increase in x, y increases by 2.
- Economists use linear models to predict consumer spending based on factors such as income and interest rates.
- Engineers often use linear models to approximate the behavior of complex systems within a certain range.
- Using a linear model, the researcher was able to predict the growth rate of the bacteria based on temperature.
- A simple linear model was used to estimate the impact of advertising expenditure on sales revenue.