Survey design and multiple regression: Frequently encountered, but infrequently covered

Journal/Book: Teach Psychol. 2000; 27: 10 Industrial Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2262, USA. Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc. 201-203.

Abstract: I describe an in-class activity designed to meet the needs of research methods students who frequently encounter survey research and multiple regression. Groups of students receive the common task of developing a small number of questionnaire items to predict a specified criterion. Students then receive descriptive statistics and multiple regression results demonstrating the ability of their items to predict the specified outcome. In a sample of 8 groups, reactions to the activity were highly positive. In addition, students who participated in the activity (n = 30) scored slightly (although not statistically significant) higher on a subsequent exam than those in a control group (n = 18).

Note: Article Timmerman TA, Austin Peay State Univ, Dept Psychol, 601 Coll St, Clarksville,TN 37044 USA

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