Where Is My Something? B Weight and Structure Coefficient in Multiple Regression Analysis

• In Event: Poster Session 6
  In Poster Session: Multiple Linear Regression: The General Linear Model SIG Poster Session

Abstract

The importance of taking both β weights and structure coefficients in interpreting regression studies especially in applied linguistic papers has often been ignored. The present study was aimed to define and explain both β weight and structure coefficients in interpreting multiple regression studies. β weights are the credits given to each predictor for creating the predicted score, whereas structure coefficients give the researchers better understanding about the predictive utility of the predictors. Some examples of misinterpretation in regression studies were provided. Then the author applied both β weights and structure coefficients in analyzing the results of an experimental study in applied linguistics. The results highlighted the importance of both coefficients in interpreting multiple regression studies.

Author

• Leily Ziglari, Texas A&M University