Regression analysis is a data analysis tool that helps identify variables that impact the schedule and

determine how these factors interact. It is used to forecast future performance based on historical

data and the relationship between variables. (Reference: PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition, p. 248)

According to the PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) Reference Materials, regression

analysis is a data analysis tool that examines the relationship between one or more independent

variables and a dependent variable1. Regression analysis can be used to forecast future performance

based on historical data and trends2. In this case, the risk manager wants to identify which variables

will impact the schedule (the dependent variable) and determine how these factors interact (the

independent variables). Therefore, the risk manager should use regression analysis to create a

mathematical model that can predict the schedule performance based on the values of the

variables. Regression analysis can also help the risk manager to assess the significance and strength

of the relationship between the variables and the schedule3.

Reference: 1: PMI, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Sixth

Edition, 2017, p. 720 2: PMI, Practice Standard for Project Risk Management, 2009, p. 95 3: Tips and

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