![]() ![]() This will change the output that SPSS Statistics produces and reduce the predictive accuracy of your results. The problem with outliers is that they can have a negative effect on the regression analysis (e.g., reduce the fit of the regression equation) that is used to predict the value of the dependent (outcome) variable based on the independent (predictor) variable. ![]() Your scatterplot may look something like one of the following: Whilst there are a number of ways to check whether a linear relationship exists between your two variables, we suggest creating a scatterplot using SPSS Statistics where you can plot the dependent variable against your independent variable and then visually inspect the scatterplot to check for linearity.
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