To prepare for this Assignment:

Use the one independent variable and one dependent variable you used to conduct your simple logistic regression analysis in Week 4.
Add a second independent variable to your analysis (multiple logistic regression).
Remember that your dependent variable must be dichotomous/binary.
Think about how you might use the odds ratio in your analysis to simplify the interpretation of your results.
How has your statistical significance and odds ratio changed by the introduction of the second independent variable?

The Assignment

Use SPSS to answer the research question you constructed. Write an analysis in APA format, including title page, references, and an appendix, that includes your data output and addresses each of the tasks listed above. The content should be 2–3 pages, including setup of the assignment and a discussion of whether the predictive relationship is statistically significant as well as the odds ratio and what it means. Your SPSS output should be included as an appendix.

Early in your Assignment, when you relate which dataset you analyzed, please include the mean of the following variables. If you are using the Afrobarometer Dataset, report the mean of Q1 (Age). If you are using the General Social Survey Dataset, report the mean of Age. If you are using the HS Long Survey Dataset, report the mean of X1SES. See page 1032 in your Warner textbook for an excellent APA-compliant write-up of a binary logistic regression analysis.

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Relationships

Introduction

Briefly introduce the purpose of the analysis.
State the research question and hypotheses.
Identify the dataset used (Afrobarometer, General Social Survey, or HS Long Survey Dataset).
Report the mean of the required variable (e.g., Q1 for Afrobarometer, Age for General Social Survey, X1SES for HS Long Survey Dataset).

Methods

Describe the dependent variable (binary/dichotomous) and the two independent variables used.
Explain the rationale for including the second independent variable.
Describe how the analysis was conducted using SPSS.

Results

Present the key findings, including statistical significance (p-values), odds ratios (ORs), and confidence intervals.
Discuss any changes in statistical significance or odds ratios with the inclusion of the second independent variable.
Include a table summarizing regression coefficients, odds ratios, and significance levels.

Discussion

Interpret the results in the context of the research question.
Explain the practical implications of the odds ratios.
Discuss any limitations and possible confounding factors.

Conclusion

Summarize key findings.
Suggest recommendations for future research.

References

List sources in APA format.

Appendix

Include SPSS output (regression tables, model summary, and coefficients).

This format ensures your paper follows APA guidelines while addressing all required components. Let me know if you need more details on specific sections!

Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis: Examining Predictive Relationships