Chapter 4 Regression and Prediction

Learning objectives:

• Perform linear regressions with a single independent variable.
• Perform linear regressions with multiple independent variables.
• Perform regressions with one or more categorical independent variables.
• Perform nonlinear generalizations of regression.
• Compare and contrast the use of regression for prediction vs. explanation.
• Cautiously interpret the results of a multivariable linear regression.
• Assess the goodness of a regression model.