Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

multiple regression, regression, research, statistics

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology | Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Abstract

Researchers use statistical models to test hypotheses about developmental phenomena. The multiple regression model is a powerful and flexible statistical model that can be used to answer a multitude of research questions. For example, a researcher might be interested in testing whether parent substance use, peer substance use, and lower school performance are risk factors for adolescent substance use. By collecting data on a sample of adolescents, a researcher could use a multiple regression model to provide insights into this research question. Below, we provide a brief, non-technical introduction to the multiple regression model.

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