How to Predict an Outcome (Simple Linear Regression) Preparation

For this exercise, you will be using the data sets described throughout Chapter 11 in your Statistics for the Health Sciences text.

Download Data Files

• Download the Data Files for Chapter 11 [ZIP].
• Select the appropriate data sets for each statistical test you need to perform. Please take some time to explore each data set to see how it was constructed.

Complete Exercises

Use this week's readings and multimedia resources to complete the following:

• Linear regression for data from the Height Versus Weight study.
  • Predict weight using age.
• Predicting a missing data point using data from the Cognitive Failures study.
  • Use your statistical software to predict CFQ from PMQ.
  • Determine your regression equation using the coefficients output.
  • Use your regression equation to calculate, by hand, a prediction for the missing value in your data set.

File Submissions

• For each exercise, upload the .jasp file with the correct analyses and output saved.
• Upload a separate Word document that includes appropriate graphics or tables copied from the output and pasted into the Word document. Interpret and report the test results in properly formatted APA style.