Multiple regression analysis is used to understand the relationship between a dependent variable and multiple independent variables. It allows us to determine the effect of independent variables like age and work experience on a dependent variable like income. The analysis examines metrics like the coefficient of determination (R2), F-test, t-test and assumptions around normality, multicollinearity, homoscedasticity and autocorrelation. Properly conducted, multiple regression can be used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on the values of independent variables.