How do you read Correlation and Regression tables?

Question

How do you read Correlation and Regression tables?

Answer 1

You stare at them, you open your mouth and push sounds to read numbers as you see them.

More seriously, how would I know which table you are talking about, there are tons of them, with different arrangement, combination and permutation. Include the ones you need to read.

For a correlation matrix for example, you only read the upper half (or bottom half) triangle above (below) the diagonal line of 1's. each square represent the correlation ratio and/or p-value between the variable in the column and the variable in the row. Other than that it is difficult for me to walk you through without examples. And I cannot give you examples if you do not attach tables with numbers.

Answer 2

When reading any statistical test, most people want to know the p value...which shows the significance of their findings.  So, I will just go out on a limb and assume that's what you are hunting for.  On a correlation table for SPSS look for the heading marked SIG(2-tailed); it will give you a number from +1 to -1 and if it's < .05 you have a significant result.  For a regression table, look under the model summary for "sig F change"...and you'll find your p value there. On an ANOVA it will be labled "Sig".  When reporting your p values you will, of course, need other information from the charts such as degrees of freedom and F scores or Pearson's R....but if you ask more specifically, I am sure you can find information about how to find and use those numbers as well.  Good luck.