This document provides an overview of regression analysis, including: - Regression analysis measures the average relationship between variables to predict dependent variables from independent variables and show relationships. - It is widely used in business to predict things like production, prices, and profits. It is also used in sociological and economic studies. - There are three main methods for studying regression: least squares method, deviations from means method, and deviations from assumed means method. Examples are provided of calculating regression equations for bivariate data using each method.