Multiple regression can be used to explore the relationship between a continuous dependent variable and multiple independent variables. There are three main types of multiple regression: standard, hierarchical, and stepwise. Standard multiple regression involves entering all independent variables into the equation at once to determine how much variance in the dependent variable is explained collectively. The document then provides an example using standard multiple regression to predict perceived stress from measures of control (mastery and PCOISS), finding the model significantly predicts stress and that mastery and PCOISS each uniquely contribute to the prediction.