Learning Objectives

  • Define linear regression and describe the relationship between a predictor variable and a criterion variable.
  • Compute and interpret the method of least squares.
  • Identify each source of variation in an analysis of regression.
  • Compute an analysis of regression and interpret the results.
  • Compute and interpret the standard error of estimate.
  • Define multiple regression, and compute and interpret an analysis of multiple regression.
  • Delineate the unstandardized and standardized b coefficients.
  • Compute the relative contribution of each predictor variable and interpret the results.
  • Summarize the results of an analysis of regression and multiple regression in APA format.
  • Compute an analysis of regression and an analysis of multiple regression using SPSS.