Discuss the reasons and situations in which you would want to use linear regression.

(1) When would you use regression, and how would you know whether linear regression would be the appropriate statistical technique to use?

(2) What are some of the cautions when using regression?

More readings:

https://hbr.org/2015/11/a-refresher-on-regression-analysis

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/09/regression-analysis-basics-business.asp