Business Applications of Multiple Regression

Abstract

This book describes the use of the statistical procedure called multiple

regression in business situations, including forecasting and understand-

ing the relationships between variables. The book assumes a basic under-

standing of statistics but reviews correlation analysis and simple regression

to prepare the reader to understand and use multiple regression.

The techniques described in the book are illustrated using both

Microsoft Excel and a professional statistical program. Along the way,

several real- world data sets are analyzed in detail to better prepare the

reader for working with actual data in a business environment.

This book will be a useful guide to managers at all levels who need

to understand and make ...