W18 - Introduction to Regression

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    What defines non-experimental designs?

    No manipulation of the independent variable.

    What is the advantage of non-experimental designs?

    They consider real or naturally occurring variables.

    What is bivariate correlation?

    The relationship between two variables.

    How do Pearson's r and Spearman's rho differ?

    They are used based on the type of data.

    What does a positive bivariate correlation indicate?

    Variables tend to increase together.

    What does a negative bivariate correlation indicate?

    One variable increases while the other decreases.

    What is the implication of correlation not equating causation?

    Correlation does not imply one variable causes changes in another.

    What is simple regression?

    Analyzing the relationship between one independent and one dependent variable.

    What distinguishes multiple regression from simple regression?

    Multiple regression involves two or more independent variables.

    What does a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.80 indicate?

    A strong positive relationship between two variables.

    What does r² represent in correlation analysis?

    The proportion of variance in one variable explained by another.

    How do partial correlations differ from bivariate correlations?

    Partial correlations control for the influence of additional variables.

    What is the significance of the error term in regression equations?

    It accounts for the variability in data not explained by the model.

    What does a negative slope in a regression equation indicate?

    An inverse relationship between the predictor and the dependent variable.

    What is the purpose of multiple regression analysis?

    To predict a dependent variable using multiple independent variables.

    What does the intercept in a regression equation represent?

    The expected value of the dependent variable when all predictors are zero.

    Why is R² adjusted important in multiple regression?

    It accounts for the number of predictors, providing a more accurate measure.

    What happens to the correlation between two variables when a third variable is controlled?

    The correlation may change, revealing the unique relationship between the two.

    What is the main goal of using multiple predictors in regression?

    To maximize the explained variance in the dependent variable.