quantitative structure–activity relationships (QSAR)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Q04981
The building of structure–biological activity models by using regression analysis with physicochemical constants, indicator variables or theoretical calculations. The term has been extended by some authors to include chemical reactivity, i.e. activity is regarded as synonymous with reactivity. This extension is, however, discouraged.
See also:
correlation analysis
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. (Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 1155 [Terms] [Paper]