Definition of Multicollinearity

1. Noun. A case of multiple regression in which the predictor variables are themselves highly correlated.

Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Multiple Correlation, Multiple Regression

Definition of Multicollinearity

1. Noun. (statistics) A phenomenon in which two or more predictor variables in a multiple regression model are highly correlated, so that the coefficient estimates may change erratically in response to small changes in the model or data. ¹

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Medical Definition of Multicollinearity

1. In multiple regression analysis, a situation in which at least some independent variables in a set are highly correlated with each other. Origin: multi-+ L. Col-lineo, to line up together (05 Mar 2000)

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