Week 4 Discussion
Regression analysis is a powerful and commonly used tool in business research. One important step in regression is to determine the dependent and independent variable(s).
In a bivariate regression, which variable is the dependent variable and which one is the independent variable?
What does the intercept of a regression tell? What does the slope of a regression tell?
What are some of the main uses of a regression?
Provide an example of a situation wherein a bivariate regression would be a good choice for analyzing data.
Justify your answers using examples and reasoning. Comment on the postings of at least two peers and state whether you agree or disagree with their views.
In a bivariate regression, which variable is the dependent variable and which one is the independent variable? What does the intercept of a regression tell?
