Multiple Regression

Whether in a scholarly or practitioner setting, good research and data analysis should have the benefit of
peer feedback. For this Discussion, you will post your response to the hypothesis test, along with the
results. Be sure and remember that the goal is to obtain constructive feedback to improve the research and
its interpretation, so please view this as an opportunity to learn from one another.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and media program related to multiple regression.
Create a research question using the Afrobarometer Dataset or the HS Long Survey Dataset, that can be
answered by multiple regression.
Use SPSS to answer the research question. Post your response to the following:
If you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1 (Age). If you are using the HS Long
Survey Dataset, report the mean of X1SES.
What is your research question?
What is the null hypothesis for your question?
What research design would align with this question?
What dependent variable was used and how is it measured?
What independent variables are used and how are they measured? What is the justification for including
these predictor variables?
If you found significance, what is the strength of the effect?
Explain your results for a lay audience, explain what the answer to your research question.
Frankfort-Nachmias, C., Leon-Guerrero, A., & Davis, G. (2020). Social statistics for a diverse society (9th
ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 12, “Regression and Correlation” (pp. 401-457) (previously read in Week 8)
Wagner, III, W. E. (2020). Using IBM® SPSS® statistics for research methods and social science statistics
(7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 11, “Editing Output” (previously read in Week 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, and 8)