Regression is finding its way into the tool boxes of many appraisers. As the industry better understands this statistical tool, it will be recognized as a vastly superior methodology to median, average, or harmonic mean in determining the appropriate multipliers to value a business. Join C. Fred Hall for an in-depth look into regression analysis and the market approach and learn how to present data which enables the reader of your report to readily understand what regression is all about and why is it superior to median when predicting multipliers.

• Mean, median and harmonic mean
• Organizing transactional data for regression analysis
• Applying the appropriate filters to transactional data
• Step-by-step instruction on how to use Excel’s regression utility to predict multipliers and create compelling visual charts

• Learn where mean, median, and harmonic mean fail when trying to predict appropriate multipliers for a company
• Understand how to organize transactional data to be used in regression analysis
• Learn the appropriate filters to apply when selecting transactional data to eliminate possible outliers
• Receive step-by-step instructions on how to use Excel’s regression utility to predict multipliers and create compelling visual charts