Multiple Regression Analysis

WHAT IS MRA?
Multiple Regression Analysis is used to
predict the dependent variable y given the
independent variables xs.

Aside from predictions we can also see

relationship between the dependent variable
and the different independent variables.

EXAMPLE:
We can make better predictions of the
performance of a newly hired employee if
we consider not only their education but
also their years of experience x1,
personality x2, attitude x3, and other
variables that may influence performance.

WHEN DO WE USE THE MRA?

We use the MRA when predicting y
dependent variable with 2 or more
independent variables xs.

EXAMPLE:
We want to know if there is a relationship
that exists between dependent variable and
among the independent variables.

WHY DO WE USE MRA?

The MRA is used because we want to know
the extent of influence that the independent
variables have on the dependent variable:

coefficient of determination r2x100% and

correlation if it is +/-.

HOW DO WE USE THE MRA?

Many mathematical formulas can serve to
express relationship among more than two
variables, but the most commonly used in
statistics are linear equations.