Essential Regression: A Hands-On Workshop

An ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods Topical Workshop

Fundamentals and common pitfalls in regression analysis, whether you’re new to regression or looking for a refresher.

Goals:

• Learn OLS fundamentals: Build, interpret, and critique simple regression models.
• Diagnose common pitfalls: Spot and address issues like omitted variables, outliers, and heteroskedasticity.
• Gain practical R skills: Clean data, run models, and present results in clear, non-technical language.

Learning Outcomes:

• How to specify and interpret OLS regression models that align with a causal perspective.
• How to identify and address common data issues like outliers, heteroskedasticity, and omitted variables.
• How to clean and analyze datasets in R, from loading files to producing polished outputs.
• How to communicate results clearly, with visuals and language accessible to non-technical audiences.

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