Linear Regression

Assignment 5: Linear Regression

• Review the Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research chapters that you read as a part of the Week 7 Learning Resources. As you do so, pay close attention to the examples presented—they provide information that will be useful for you to recall when completing the software exercises. You may also wish to review the Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice video resources.
• Refer to the Week 7 Linear Regression Exercises page and follow the directions to calculate linear regression information using the Polit2SetA.sav data set.
• Compare your data output against the tables presented on the Week 7 Linear Regression Exercises SPSS Output document.
• Formulate an initial interpretation of the meaning or implication of your calculations.

To complete:

• Complete the “Simple Regression” and “Multiple Regression” steps and Assignments as outlined in the Week 7 Linear Regression Exercises page.