When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to:

1. Describe the relationship between several independent variables and a dependent variable using multiple regression analysis.



2. Set up, interpret, and apply an ANOVA table.



3. Compute and interpret the multiple standard error of estimate, the coefficient of multiple determination, and the adjusted coefficient of multiple determination.



4. Conduct a test of hypothesis to determine whether a set of regression coefficients differ from zero.



5. Conduct a test of hypothesis on each of the regression coefficients.



6. Use residual analysis to evaluate the assumptions of multiple regression analysis.



7. Evaluate the effects of correlated independent variables.



8. Use and understand qualitative independent variables.



9. Understand and interpret the stepwise regression method.



10. Understand and interpret possible interaction among independent variables.