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Regression

Statistics & analysis

Definition

A family of techniques modelling how one or more predictors relate to an outcome, estimating the size and significance of each effect.

Where it's used

Testing predictors of an outcome variable in survey research
Controlling for demographic covariates

Software used

SPSSRPython

Related concepts

ANOVA Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)Effect Size Average Variance Extracted (AVE)Bootstrapping Composite Reliability

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Guides that use this concept

How to Use SPSS for Thesis Analysis: A Practical Roadmap

Qualitative vs Quantitative vs Mixed Methods: Which Fits Your Study?

Reliability and Validity Explained (With Examples)

How to Determine Your Sample Size (Without the Guesswork)

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