Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Using an accessible, non-technical approach, the third edition of Regression Basics introduces readers to the fundamentals of statistical regression. Accessible to anyone with an introductory statistics background, the book draws on engaging examples using real-world data and software programs SPSS®, Stata®, and R to illustrate the key concepts of the least squares regression methodology. This well-paced book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students focusing on quantitative methods, research design and statistical regression in the social and behavioural sciences, political science and economics"-- Provided by publisher.