Error while doing multi-linear regression with minitab.

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a user's experience with an error encountered while performing multiple linear regression using Minitab. The focus is on troubleshooting the issue related to variable naming conventions within the software.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Problem-solving

Main Points Raised

  • A user reports an error message encountered during multiple linear regression in Minitab.
  • One participant suggests that a variable may be a keyword in Minitab, potentially causing the error.
  • Another participant specifically identifies "control" as the problematic keyword.
  • The original poster confirms that renaming the variable resolved the issue.
  • There is a suggestion to keep the thread active for the benefit of others who may face similar issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the cause of the error being related to variable naming conventions, with a consensus that renaming the variable resolved the issue.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not explore the underlying reasons why certain keywords cause errors or the broader implications for variable naming in statistical software.

Who May Find This Useful

Users of Minitab or those interested in multiple linear regression who may encounter similar issues with variable naming.

WWGD
Science Advisor
Homework Helper
Messages
7,806
Reaction score
13,120
Hi, I am having trouble doing a multiple linear regression with Minitab . Here is a screenshot of the error message I keep getting:

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/105043
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Could one of your variables be a keyword in minitab?
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: WWGD
specifically "control" as that's the one its complaining about
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: WWGD
ask them for a hard to make coffee drink and they'll have to stay open or you can complain that they didn't want to serve you. :-)
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: WWGD
Thanks again Jedi, just to let you know you were right, problem is gone after renaming key words, error, control. Please feel free to delete if that is standard aproach.
 
That's great!

This could happen to others so its good to keep the thread around.
 

Similar threads

High School Is Averaging Individual Slopes Equivalent to Linear Regression?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
MHB Can Categorical Variables be Used in Multiple Regression Models?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Undergrad Linear regression, feature scaling, and regression coefficients
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Undergrad Coefficient sign flip in linear regression with correlated predictors
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
5K
Undergrad What Are the Key Differences Between OLS and GLM Models in Statistical Analysis?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Undergrad How to propagate errors through a regression & non-linear model?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Undergrad Normality of errors and residuals in ordinary linear regression
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Graduate Error estimation in linear regression
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Undergrad Linear regression and probability distribution
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
3K
Undergrad Auto Regressive Moving Average Model (ARMA) Ljung-Box Test
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K