Business Statistics Made Easy in SAS

Step 5: Reporting a Multiple Regression Result

There is much you could say when reporting a regression. Most importantly:

• You can usually get away with the absolute minimum of reporting on your intermediate diagnostic tests. Generally, you will not show tables of graphs from these tests (e.g. residual graphs, collinearity or outlier tables, and the like). Rather, succinctly report what diagnostic tests you did and anything major you did to adjust the regression. This can often be done in a short paragraph.
• Overall, it usually suffices to present a fairly concise description of various core statistical findings and then to reflect on what you have found in some depth. This applies to all major statistical analyses in fact. In regression ...