regression-slope

Returns the slope of the regression line. This is computed as follows: COVAR_POP(numeric_expression1,numeric_expression2) / VAR_POP(numeric_expression2)

Note: Supported only in dynamic query mode.

Syntax

regression-slope ( numeric_expression1 ,  numeric_expression2 )
regression-slope ( numeric_expression1 ,  numeric_expression2 for 
[ all|any ] expression { , expression } )
regression-slope ( numeric_expression1 ,  numeric_expression2 for 
report )

Example

regression-slope ( Cost ,  Margin )

Result

The slope of the regression line for Cost and Margin.

Result data

Cost Margin regression-slope (Cost, Margin for report)
4 0.33 30.43609023
5 0.28 30.43609023
9.22 0.23 30.43609023
15.93 0.28 30.43609023
34.97 0.3 30.43609023