Linear Regression (18)

Question 1

What is Linear Regression?

Answer 1

It’s a method to understand the relationship between variables and make predictions.

You have a dependent variable (Y) — what you’re trying to predict (e.g. Fare or Diamond Price)

You have one or more independent variables (X) — what might explain or predict Y (e.g. Distance, Carat, Color)

Question 2

Simple Linear Regression

Answer 2

1 independent variable

Question 3

Multiple Linear Regression

Answer 3

2 or more independent variables

Question 4

SPSS Path To run linear regression

Answer 4

Analyze → Regression → Linear

Question 5

What does linear regression help you do?

Answer 5

Understand relationships between variables and make predictions.