Statistics Flashcards
1
Q
When is multiple regression used?
A
When scores on two or more X variables will be used to predict a single Y score.
2
Q
When is canonical correlation used?
A
It’s an extension of multiple regression that is appropriate when there is more than one Y variable. (Multiple regression: When scores on two or more X variables will be used to predict a single Y score.)
3
Q
When is multiple discriminant analysis used?
A
When the Y variable is nominal and two or more X variables will be used to place the examinee into a category on Y.
4
Q
When is cluster analysis used?
A
It’s used to identify or confirm homogeneous subgroups.
