Term: regression coefficient: when the regression line is linear (y = ax + b) the regression coefficient is the constant (a) that represents the rate of change of one variable (y) as a function of changes in the other (x); it is the slope of the regression line
Candidate hypernym: parametric statistic: any statistic computed by procedures that assume the data were drawn from a particular distribution → 1
Candidate hypernym: inheritance: that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner → 0
Candidate hypernym: aberrance: a state or condition markedly different from the norm → 0
Candidate hypernym: farm bill: a statute that would regulate farm production and prices → 0
Candidate hypernym: muskhogean: a member of any of the peoples formerly living in southeastern United States and speaking Muskhogean languages → 0
Candidate hypernym: output: what is produced in a given time period → 0
Candidate hypernym: chukchi: a member of an indigenous people living on the Chukchi Peninsula → 0
Candidate hypernym: urim and thummim: lots thrown to determine God's answers to yes-no questions → 0
Candidate hypernym: snakefly: predatory insect of western North America having a long necklike prothorax → 0
Candidate hypernym: smile: a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement → 0
Candidate hypernym: salsola: chiefly Old World herbs or shrubs: saltworts → 0