Twelve families have been referred to a counselor, and she has rated each of them on a cohesiveness scale. Also, she has information on family income and number of children currently living at home. Take family cohesion as the dependent variable.

a. Find the multiple regression equations (unstandardized).

b. What level of cohesion would be expected in a family with an income of $20,000 and 6 children?

c. Compute beta-weights for each independent variable and compare their relative effect on cohesion. Which was the more important factor?

d. Compute R and R2.

e. Write a paragraph summarizing your findings.