How Can I Get an r^2 Value from an ANOVA Test in SPSS?

In summary, while it is not possible to obtain an r^2 value in an ANOVA test, you can still assess the overall model fit and compare group means using other methods in SPSS.
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Does anyone here use the SPSS statistical software package? I am currently performing an ANOVA analysis for house type (detached, semi, flats and terraced) against occupancy (range 1-6 people). Initial results show that there is a difference between the groups (detached have the most people, then semi, terraced and flats) but how do I get an r^2 value to show how well my model fits the observed data?

Is it possible to get an r^2 value from an ANOVA test? Specifically, does anyone know how to do this is SPSS?

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in advance.Unfortunately, it is not possible to get an r^2 value from an ANOVA test. However, you can assess the overall model fit by looking at the F-statistic, which measures the amount of variance explained by the model. You can also use post-hoc tests to compare the means of the different groups.
 

Related to How Can I Get an r^2 Value from an ANOVA Test in SPSS?

1. What is ANOVA and how is it used in scientific research?

ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is a statistical method used to analyze the differences between three or more groups. It is commonly used in scientific research to compare means, determine if there is a significant difference between groups, and identify the source of the differences.

2. How is ANOVA different from a t-test?

While both ANOVA and t-tests are used to compare means, ANOVA can handle multiple groups while t-tests can only compare two groups. Additionally, ANOVA tests for overall differences among groups, while t-tests only compare two specific groups.

3. What is the purpose of the R-squared statistic in ANOVA?

R-squared, also known as the coefficient of determination, measures the proportion of variation in the dependent variable that is explained by the independent variables in the ANOVA model. It helps determine the strength of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

4. How is the F-statistic used in ANOVA?

The F-statistic in ANOVA is used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of the groups being compared. It compares the variation between groups to the variation within groups, and a large F-statistic indicates a significant difference between the means of the groups.

5. What are the assumptions for conducting an ANOVA?

The assumptions for ANOVA include normality of the data, equal variances among the groups, and independence of observations. These assumptions can be tested using various statistical tests and techniques before conducting ANOVA.

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