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Regression Analysis

Regression Analysis in Zoho Analytics is a statistical technique to quantify the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent vari

Technical Term

Regression Analysis provides a quantitative basis for decisions rather than relying on visual pattern recognition. The R-squared value tells you how much of the variation in one metric is explained by changes in another.

How Regression Analysis Works in Zoho Analytics

Regression Analysis in Zoho Analytics is a statistical technique to quantify the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, producing a predictive equation and correlation coefficient.

When to Use Regression Analysis

Use Regression Analysis when your reporting or data needs go beyond standard defaults. This feature suits organisations working with multiple data sources, varied user groups, or specific business logic. Always confirm with your Workspace Administrator before making changes that affect shared reports used by other teams.

Key Considerations

Ensure underlying tables are clean and consistently structured before configuring Regression Analysis. Test on a duplicate report before applying changes to production dashboards. For high-traffic workspaces, schedule configuration changes during off-peak hours to avoid disrupting active users.

India Example: An agricultural inputs company in India analyses the relationship between rainfall (mm) and pesticide sales volume using a Scatter Chart with a regression line. An R-squared of 0.82 confirms that rainfall strongly predicts pesticide demand, allowing better inventory planning for the kharif season.
What is Regression Analysis in Zoho Analytics?

Regression Analysis measures how strongly one variable predicts another and quantifies the relationship mathematically. Linear regression fits a straight line through a scatter plot of two variables and provides the equation and R-squared value showing how well the model fits the data.

How do I perform Regression Analysis in Zoho Analytics?

In a Scatter Chart report, enable the Trend Line option to add a linear regression line. Zoho Analytics calculates and displays the regression equation and R-squared value. For more complex multi-variable regression, Zia predictive analysis features can be used on time-series data.

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