Iterative Regression

/ˈidəˌrādiv,ˈidərədiv/ /rəˈɡreSH(ə)n/
A malapropism often said in error by someone unfamiliar with statistics. The speaker likely means "linear regression".
"Iterative Regression" is said by one trying to sound like a smart data scientist. Hearing this may trigger contempt for the speaker.

Also see: Logistical Regression
Carter's co-worker was "short"-sighted in their abilities. When challenged on the amount of data science she produced the co-worker responded erroneously "We do iterative regression every day".
by Bobby Peach July 10, 2018
mugGet the Iterative Regressionmug.
Something that can be defined as "perseverance."
"In the quotes is your next code. Pink Lizard Killed An Iterator."
by Rivulet Moon March 31, 2025
mugGet the Pink Lizard Killed An Iteratormug.

Iter

by Iter August 13, 2022
mugGet the Itermug.

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