Description
Using the provided dataset, compose a research question that can be answered through a multiple regression analysis. Based on the research question you created, choose mediation in your multiple regression analysis technique.
I chose mediation:
Fit a multiple regression model, testing whether a mediating variable partly or completely mediates the effect of an initial risk factor variable on an outcome variable. Think about whether the model will meet assumptions (or not).
Fit the model, testing for mediation between two key variables.
Analyze the output, determining whether mediation was significant, and interpret that result.
Reflect on possible implications for social change
In two to three pages, excluding the title page and appendix, write an analysis that includes the following:
A description of the research question, hypotheses, and variables, including the type of variable (independent, dependent, mediating/moderating) and level of measurement (categorical, ordinal, continuous).
A clear description and visual display of the statistical analysis in APA Publication Manual, 7th edition (APA) style, including regression tables (e.g., model summary, ANOVA, coefficients) and figures (e.g., regression line) as appropriate.
An analysis of the output, determination about whether the output was significant, and interpretation of the statistical results.
A reflection on possible implications for social change.
The analysis should be in APA format, including a title page, references, and an appendix, which includes your SPSS data output.
Note: For an APA-compliant write-up of these types of analyses, refer to
Warner, R. M. (2021). Mediation. In Applied statistics II: Multivariable and multivariate techniques (3rd ed., pp. 289–308).
