regression line

n : a smooth curve fitted to the set of paired data in

regression analysis; for linear regression the curve is a

straight line [syn: {regression curve}]

regression testing

Part of the test phase of software development

where, as new {modules} are integrated into the system and the

added functionality is tested, previously tested functionality

is re-tested to assure that no new module has corrupted the

system.

[Bennatan, E.M., "Software Project Management", 2nd edition,

McGraw-Hill International, 1992].

(1995-12-04)