⚡ Multiple regression in 4 steps
A quick recipe on the practice survey dataset. Press the button to load the data and run it, or follow the steps yourself after File → Sample dataset.
What are the steps?
- Analyze → Regression → Linear…
- Dependent: score; Independents: age, pre, q1.
- Keep Residual plots ticked; press OK.
- Read Model Summary (R²), ANOVA (model p), Coefficients (β, p, VIF).
What result should I see?
R² = .31, F(3, 146) = 22.08, p < .001
How to read every number: guide page. Worked through on a full study: Retail sales and advertising spend, Drivers of employee engagement, Final-year thesis: social media and academic performance.