Before performing a linear regression, certain preparatory steps are essential to ensure valid results. These include data preprocessing, checking assumptions, and defining the analysis objectives. For detailed guidance, refer to our article: Operationalizing Multiple Linear Regression: From Data to Model Parameter Estimation.

The goal of this article is to interpret the actual R output from a multiple linear regression model. Below, we walk through the key aspects of the output step by step, explaining what each metric indicates and how to draw meaningful conclusions.

Understanding the Context

  • The model in question was fitted using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method in R’s lm function.
  • The response variable is continuous, and the model includes two predictors.
  • The dataset contains 25 observations, as determined from the degrees of freedom.

Key Output Components and Interpretation

F-Test for Overall Model Significance

p-value: 3.699×10^−14

This extremely small p-value indicates that the null hypothesis, that all regression coefficients are equal to zero, can be rejected. This confirms a significant linear relationship between the response variable and at least one of the predictors.

Residual Standard Error (RSE)Value: …

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