Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Linear Models

Statistical models in which the value of a parameter for a given value of a factor is assumed to be equal to a + bx, where a and b are constants. The models predict a linear regression.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Statistical models in which the value of a parameter for a given value of a factor is assumed to be equal to a + bx, where a and b are constants. The models predict a linear regression.

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12 entry terms
  • Models, Linear
  • Linear Model
  • Model, Linear
  • Linear Regression
  • Log-Linear Models
  • Linear Regressions
  • Log Linear Models
  • Log-Linear Model
  • Model, Log-Linear
  • Models, Log-Linear
  • Regression, Linear
  • Regressions, Linear

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usually NIM

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History Note

90; LINEAR REGRESSION was see REGRESSION ANALYSIS 1990-93

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Previous Indexing

  • Models, Theoretical (1966-1989)
  • Regression Analysis (1966-1993)

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  1. E05.318w.740w.500w.500w
  2. E05.318w.740w.750w.425w
  3. E05.599w.835w.750w
  4. N05.715w.360.750w.530w.460w
  5. N05.715w.360.750w.695w.460w
  6. N06.850w.520w.830w.500w.500w
  7. N06.850w.520w.830w.750w.425w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Linear Models. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016014. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016014
  2. Linear Models. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_model
  3. Linear Models. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3339222