14. Linear Regression III

This is the final session on Linear Regression. In this session we focus on the assumptions underlying this model.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • explain the assumptions underlying multivariable linear regression

  • apply a range of graphical techniques to investigate the assumptions of the linear regression model;

Acknowledgements: Thank you to Jennifer Nicholas, Chris Frost and Ruth Keogh whose notes on linear regression and generalised linear models were particularly useful in the development of the current session.