Why is regression analytics used in the inferential and machine learning analyses of big data?

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Why is regression analytics used in the inferential and machine learning analyses of big data?

  • It is used to find groups of observations that are similar to each other.
  • It is used to find to find co-occurrences of values for different variables.
  • It is used to quantify the relationship, if any, between the variations of one or more variables.
  • It is used to find the mean average at various data points.

Explanation: A number of types of inferential and machine learning analysis are very commonly used in Big Data analytics:

  • Cluster – Used to find groups of observations that are similar to each other.
  • Association – Used to find co-occurrences of values for different variables.
  • Regression - Used to quantify the relationship, if any, between the variations of one or more variables.

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