The document describes a study that used linear regression to model urban growth in Irbid, Jordan from 2002-2013. It aimed to determine the relationship between growth in built-up area and factors like population, density, building permits, and construction costs. The best variable to represent growth was found to be the total number of building permits, which correlated negatively with increases in population and density. Urban growth occurred primarily to the north and east of the city. Population increased 22% while built-up area rose 70% during the study period.