enc510 Assignment 7.1-Computational Problems Using Regression with SPSS

Instructions

Step 1

Use the Health SPSS dataset to:

Identify the best predictor of weight among the following independent variables: age, smoking status, exercise, and education.

Interpret the results for the best predictor. Guidelines for interpreting the regression can be found in What to Include When Writing Up Linear Regression Results (PDF).

Report the equation for this regression line.

Obtain a scatterplot and plot a regression line on the scatterplot.

Predict the weight for someone who is 45 years old.

If needed, review the following screencast, "Using Regression to Predict College Grades," which tests a regression equation with high_GPA as the independent variable and univ_GPA as the dependent variable.

Using Regression to Predict College Grades—Screencast

Transcript of Using Regression to Predict College Grades—Screencast (PDF)

Step 2

For the variable that is the best predictor of weight, submit:

Your interpretation of the results (by cutting and pasting into the Assignment text box).

The SPSS output file (.spv)—including a scatterplot with a regression line (as an attachment).

To submit your assignment: