/ˈidəˌrādiv,ˈidərədiv/ /rəˈɡ
reSH(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 RegressionCarter'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".
