Introduction to Regression Analysis with R

This workshop will provide participants with an introduction to simple and multiple linear regression. Topics covered in this workshop includes the regression models, model assumptions, interpretation of coefficients, significance testing, interactions between variables and the use and interpretation of dummy variables. Model checking methods such as residual plots and collinearity diagnostics will also be covered. Several methods for model selection will be included.

Registration is free and open to all University of Waterloo faculty, staff and graduate students.

There will be both lecture and hands-on computer work using R. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop with R and RStudio installed.