Introduction to Logistic Regression in SPSS

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Presenter(s):
Jessica Sharkness, Tufts University
 
Requirements:

Laptop required
Software required:  SPSS (any version)
Software download link: https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/us-en/signup?formid=urx-19774  (free trial version)

Prerequisites:
To participate in this workshop, an attendee will need to:

1. Have SPSS on their laptop.
2. Experience with working in SPSS.

*Please note: in order for the workshop to begin on time and cover all material as described, participants are expected to arrive at the workshop with all software and supplemental materials pre-loaded on to their laptops.

Description:
This workshop will develop participants' basic understanding of logistic regression. Participants will learn the types of questions logistic regression can help answer and how to conduct logistic regression in SPSS. Emphasis will be placed on how to interpret output and communicate results. Participants will participate in hands-on exercises using longitudinal student survey data.
 
Intended Learning Outcomes
Participants in this workshop will:

1. Learn when to use logistic regression.
2. Learn to conduct logistic regression in SPSS.
3. Learn how to interpret the results of logistic regression.
4. Learn how to communicate findings.