Mittels Regressionsanalyse wurde der Einfluss von

This phrase usually kicks off a sentence in a report or a presentation. It’s almost always used in the passive voice. Notice the word wurde (was). You aren't saying 'I found.' You are saying 'It was found.' This removes the 'I' and makes the statement sound like an absolute truth. After von, you name your independent variable (the cause). For example, der Einfluss von Schlaf (the influence of sleep). You then usually add auf (on) followed by the result.

Use this in your Master’s thesis or a PhD defense. It’s perfect for a quarterly business review at a tech company. If you are writing a white paper or a serious journalistic piece about economics, this is your best friend. It signals to the reader that you are a C1-level speaker who understands academic structures. It shows you value evidence over opinion.

Do not use this at the dinner table with your family. If you say, 'By means of regression analysis, the influence of salt on the soup was investigated,' your grandma will be very confused. Avoid it in casual texts or on first dates. It’s too heavy and stiff for socializing. It can sound arrogant if used where simple words would work. Keep it in the office or the library.

Germany has a deep-rooted culture of Wissenschaftlichkeit (scientific rigor). Precision is highly valued in the German workplace. Using technical terms like Regressionsanalyse isn't seen as showing off. It’s seen as being thorough and professional. In German universities, learning these specific 'building block' phrases is a rite of passage for students. It reflects a society that trusts data and structured methodology.

You might hear Anhand einer Regressionsanalyse which means 'based on.' Another common one is Mithilfe statistischer Verfahren (with the help of statistical procedures). If you want to be slightly less formal, you could say Die Daten zeigen den Einfluss von.... But for the full academic effect, Mittels Regressionsanalyse remains the gold standard.