Deck 33: Simple and Multiple Regression

Question 1

If a researcher wants to know how high school GPA predicts first year college GPA, what kind of analysis should be conducted?

A) Pearson correlation
B) Simple Linear Regression
C) Multiple Linear Regression

Answer 1

B

Question 2

If a researcher uses multiple indicators to predict academic success, what kind of analysis needs to be done?

A) Pearson correlation
B) Simple Linear Regression
C) Multiple Linear Regression

Answer 2

C

Question 3

the higher the correlation the more accurate the predictability.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In selecting independent variables for a multiple regression, which of the following is NOT one of the rules?

A) The independent variables are significantly correlated to the dependent variable
B) The independent variables are significantly correlated to each other
C) The independent variables are conceptually related to the dependent variable
D) The independent variables can be categorical or continuous data

Question 5

In a recent study, it was found that high school students' SAT scores were not a good predictor of college performance. What is college performance in the study?

A) Independent variable
B) Dependent variable
C) The predictor variable
D) College GPA