TY - GEN AU - Larry Schroeder AU - David L. Sjoquist AU - Paula E. Stephan TI - Understanding regression analysis: an introductory iuide SN - 9781506332888 U1 - 300.1519536 PY - 2017/// CY - New Delhi PB - Sage N1 - 1. Linear Regression Introduction Hypothesized Relationships A Numerical Example Estimating a Linear Relationship Least Squares Regression Examples The Linear Correlation Coefficient The Coefficient of Determination Regression and Correlation Summary 2. Multiple Linear Regression Introduction Estimating Regression Coefficients Standardized Coefficients N2 - Understanding Regression Analysis: An Introductory Guide presents the fundamentals of regression analysis, from its meaning to uses, in a concise, easy-to-read, and non-technical style. It illustrates how regression coefficients are estimated, interpreted, and used in a variety of settings within the social sciences, business, law, and public policy. Packed with applied examples and using few equations, the book walks readers through elementary material using a verbal, intuitive interpretation of regression coefficients, associated statistics, and hypothesis tests. The Second Edition features updated examples and new references to modern software output. ER -