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What is the first step in identifying significant independent variables in a regression model?
What is the first step in identifying significant independent variables in a regression model?
- Check for multicollinearity among variables.
- Examine the p-values of the independent variables. (correct)
- Remove variables with insignificant p-values.
- Calculate the adjusted R² for the model.
What should be done after identifying an independent variable with the largest p-value that exceeds the significance level?
What should be done after identifying an independent variable with the largest p-value that exceeds the significance level?
- Leave the variable in the model for further analysis.
- Remove that variable from the model and evaluate adjusted R². (correct)
- Drop all independent variables with p-values above the significance level.
- Increase the level of significance before removal.
Which of the following statements is TRUE about multicollinearity?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about multicollinearity?
- Multicollinearity reduces the number of variables needed in the model.
- Multicollinearity always leads to improved model precision.
- Multicollinearity implies strong correlations among independent variables. (correct)
- Multicollinearity only affects the dependent variable.
What effect does significant multicollinearity have on regression coefficients?
What effect does significant multicollinearity have on regression coefficients?
What is the proper way to handle independent variables with high p-values in regression analysis?
What is the proper way to handle independent variables with high p-values in regression analysis?
What tool is used in Excel to add a trend line to a data series?
What tool is used in Excel to add a trend line to a data series?
Which statement correctly describes the R-squared (R²) value?
Which statement correctly describes the R-squared (R²) value?
What is a characteristic of higher order polynomials in trend analysis?
What is a characteristic of higher order polynomials in trend analysis?
In regression analysis, how many independent variables are involved in multiple regression?
In regression analysis, how many independent variables are involved in multiple regression?
What is the primary limitation of higher order polynomial trend lines?
What is the primary limitation of higher order polynomial trend lines?
Which mathematical function is commonly used in simple linear regression?
Which mathematical function is commonly used in simple linear regression?
What does the term 'dependent variable' refer to in regression analysis?
What does the term 'dependent variable' refer to in regression analysis?
Why is it recommended not to use polynomials beyond the third order?
Why is it recommended not to use polynomials beyond the third order?
What assumption is checked by examining if successive observations in a dataset are not related?
What assumption is checked by examining if successive observations in a dataset are not related?
Which plot is primarily used to assess the assumption of homoscedasticity in regression analysis?
Which plot is primarily used to assess the assumption of homoscedasticity in regression analysis?
What percentage of the variation in the dependent variable does an R-square value of 0.53 explain?
What percentage of the variation in the dependent variable does an R-square value of 0.53 explain?
What does a residual histogram appearing slightly skewed imply about the normality of errors?
What does a residual histogram appearing slightly skewed imply about the normality of errors?
From which type of data can we generally assume that the independence of errors holds?
From which type of data can we generally assume that the independence of errors holds?
What is suggested as the best approach when adjusting the variables in a regression model?
What is suggested as the best approach when adjusting the variables in a regression model?
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good regression model?
Which of the following is NOT an indicator of a good regression model?
What key characteristic of a regression model indicates that the errors are normally distributed?
What key characteristic of a regression model indicates that the errors are normally distributed?
What is the purpose of preparing a scatter chart before performing simple linear regression?
What is the purpose of preparing a scatter chart before performing simple linear regression?
In the regression equation $Market value = a + b \times x$, what does x represent?
In the regression equation $Market value = a + b \times x$, what does x represent?
What is a characteristic feature of the best-fitting regression line in simple linear regression?
What is a characteristic feature of the best-fitting regression line in simple linear regression?
Which condition must be checked to satisfy the assumptions of linear regression?
Which condition must be checked to satisfy the assumptions of linear regression?
What can be inferred if the residual plot appears random?
What can be inferred if the residual plot appears random?
What does hypothesis testing for regression coefficients help determine?
What does hypothesis testing for regression coefficients help determine?
Why is normality of errors an important assumption in regression analysis?
Why is normality of errors an important assumption in regression analysis?
What does a histogram of standard residuals reveal in regression analysis?
What does a histogram of standard residuals reveal in regression analysis?
What is the effect of multicollinearity in regression analysis?
What is the effect of multicollinearity in regression analysis?
Which of the following defines homoscedasticity in regression analysis?
Which of the following defines homoscedasticity in regression analysis?
Flashcards
Trend Line
Trend Line
A line on a chart that visually represents a pattern in data, showing the direction of change.
Scatter Chart
Scatter Chart
A chart that displays the relationship between two variables by plotting their values as points on a graph.
Line Chart
Line Chart
A chart that displays the change of a variable over time, with time shown on the x-axis and values on the y-axis.
R-squared (R²)
R-squared (R²)
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Linear Regression
Linear Regression
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Polynomial Trendline
Polynomial Trendline
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Regression Analysis
Regression Analysis
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Simple Linear Regression
Simple Linear Regression
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Multiple Regression
Multiple Regression
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Simple Linear Regression
Simple Linear Regression
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Scatter Chart
Scatter Chart
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Best-fitting Regression Line
Best-fitting Regression Line
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Least-Squares Regression
Least-Squares Regression
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Residuals
Residuals
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Regression Statistics
Regression Statistics
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Linearity
Linearity
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Homoscedasticity
Homoscedasticity
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Normality of Errors
Normality of Errors
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Residual Plot
Residual Plot
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Independence of Errors
Independence of Errors
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Linearity
Linearity
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Normality of Errors
Normality of Errors
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Homoscedasticity
Homoscedasticity
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Cross-sectional data
Cross-sectional data
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Multiple Linear Regression
Multiple Linear Regression
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Estimated Multiple Regression Equation
Estimated Multiple Regression Equation
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Excel Regression Tool
Excel Regression Tool
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ANOVA in Regression
ANOVA in Regression
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R-squared
R-squared
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Significant Variables
Significant Variables
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Significance Testing in Regression
Significance Testing in Regression
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Identifying Non-Significant Variables
Identifying Non-Significant Variables
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Variable Removal in Regression
Variable Removal in Regression
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Adjusted R-squared
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Multicollinearity
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Study Notes
Introduction to Business Analytics
- Course: BADM3400
- Lecturer: Jason Chan, PhD
- Chapter: 8 - Trend lines and Regression Analysis
Modeling Relationships and Trends in Data
- Create charts to better understand data sets.
- Use scatter charts for cross-sectional data.
- Use line charts for time series data.
Common Mathematical Functions for Predictive Analytical Models
- Linear: y = a + bx
- Logarithmic: y = ln(x)
- Polynomial (2nd order): y = ax² + bx + c
- Polynomial (3rd order): y = ax³ + bx² + cx + d
- Power: y = axb
- Exponential: y = abx (e is often used for constant b)
Excel Trendline Tool
- Right-click on data series and choose "Add Trendline".
- Check boxes to display equation and R-squared value on chart.
R-Squared (R²)
- Measures the "fit" of the line to the data.
- Values range from 0 to 1.
- A value of 1.0 indicates a perfect fit (all data points on the line).
- Higher values indicate better fit.
Example 1: Modeling a Price-Demand Function
- Linear demand function: Sales = 20512 – 95116(price)
- Data shows a relationship between price and sales.
Example 2: Predicting Crude Oil Prices
- Line chart shows historical data.
- Excel's Trendline tool used to model different types of functions with crude oil prices.
Caution About Polynomials
- R² values increase with polynomial order.
- Higher-order polynomials are often less smooth and hard to interpret.
- Avoid orders beyond third-order.
- Visual inspection is crucial for evaluating fit
Regression Analysis
- Tool for mathematical and statistical models.
- Characterizes relationships between dependent and independent variables (ratio or categorical).
- All variables should be numerical.
Simple Linear Regression
- Finds a linear relationship between one independent variable (X) and one dependent variable (Y).
- First, prepare a scatter chart to verify data has a linear trend.
- Use alternative approaches if the data isn't linear.
Example 3: Home Market Value Data
- House size (square footage) is related to market value.
- Data (house age, square feet, market value) is usually presented in table format.
- Scatter plot of the data should show a linear trend.
Finding the best fitting regression line
- Market value = a + bx, where 'x' represents square feet
- Visual inspection of lines (A and B) is needed to identify the best fitting line
Example 4: Using Excel to Find the Best Regression Line
- Market value = -32,673 + $35.036 x (square feet)
- Estimated market value of a home with 2,200 square feet is $109,752.
Least-Squares Regression
- Simple linear regression model: Y = a + bX + ε
- Estmiate population parameters using sample data.
Residuals
- Observed errors in estimating the dependent variable.
- Residual = Actual Y value − Predicted Y value
- Standard residuals above ±2 or ±3 are potential outliers.
Least Squares Regression (continued)
- Best-fitting line minimizes the sum of squares of residuals.
- Excel functions: INTERCEPT (known_y's, known_x's) and SLOPE (known_y's, known_x's)
Example 5: Using Excel Functions to Find Least-Squares Coefficients
- Data for house age, square feet, and market value.
- Slope (b1): 35.036
- Intercept (b0): $32,673
- Estimation for a house with 1,750 sq.ft. = 93,986(93,986 (93,986(93,987 using a different excel function)
Simple Linear Regression with Excel
- Data > Data Analysis > Regression
- Input Y range and X range (include headers)
- Check Labels box
Home Market Value Regression Results
- Regression statistics table generated by Excel (using home size data set)
Regression Statistics
- Multiple R - sample correlation coefficient (-1 to +1)
- R Square - coefficient of determination (0 to 1)
- Adjusted R Square - adjusts R² for sample size
- Standard Error - variability between observed and predicted Y values
Formulae (continued)
- r formula
- b1 formula
- b0 formula
Example 6: Interpreting Regression Statistics for Simple Linear Regression
- 53% of variation in home market values can be explained by their size.
Regression as Analysis of Variance
- ANOVA F-test to see if variation in Y is due to X levels
- Null hypothesis (H0): population slope coefficient = 0
- Alternate hypothesis (H1): population slope coefficient ≠0
- Excel provides the p-value (Significance F).
Example 7: Interpreting Significance of Regression
- p-value = 3.798×10−8.
- Statistical significance of home size as predictor of market value.
Testing Hypotheses for Regression Coefficients
- t-test can be used as an alternative method.
- Excel provides p-values for slope and intercept tests.
Confidence Intervals for Regression Coefficients
- Confidence intervals (Lower 95% & Upper 95%) show the range of possible values.
- Use them to test hypotheses about regression coefficients.
Example 9: Interpreting Confidence Intervals for Regression Coefficients
- Illustrates confidence intervals for intercept and slope in a home market value example.
- Estimates for market value of a home with 1750 sq. ft (at the confidence interval extremes).
Residual Analysis and Regression Assumptions
- Residual = Actual Y − Predicted Y
- Standard residual = residual/standard deviation.
- Rule of thumb: standard residuals outside of ±2 or ±3 are potential outliers.
- Residual plot.
Example 10: Interpreting Residual Output
- Interpretation of the first observation's residual and its standard residual.
Checking Assumptions
- Linearity: examine scatterplot and residual plots.
- Normality: examine a histogram of residuals.
- Homoscedasticity. (constant spread): examine the residual plot
- Independence of errors: successive observations shouldn't be related.
Example 11: Checking Regression Assumptions for the Home Market Value Data
- Scatter plot, residual plot, histogram, and plot of residuals.
- Assess linearity, normality, homoscedasticity, and independence of errors. (from the provided home market data set)
Multiple Linear Regression
- Linear regression model with more than one independent variable.
Estimated Multiple Regression Equation
- Partial regression coefficients explain the change in the dependent variable.
- Changes in independent variables.
Excel Regression Tool
- Independent variables in successive columns.
- Key distinctions in Multiple R and R² calculation.
- ANOVA for significance of the entire model.
ANOVA for Multiple Regression
- Tests the significance of the entire model.
- (Uses an F-statistic).
- Hypotheses about individual regression coefficients
Example 12: Interpreting Regression Results for the Colleges and Universities Data
- Data on colleges/universities.
- Provides a regression equation for estimating graduation rates.
Example 13: Identifying the Best Regression Model
- Identifying the best regression model from a data set (Banking Data).
- Dropping the significant variable (Home value).
- Re-running the regression
Multicollinearity
- Strong correlations among independent variables.
- Hard to isolate individual effects of independent variables.
- Inflates p-values and makes interpretation challenging.
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This quiz covers Chapter 8 of Introduction to Business Analytics, focusing on trend lines and regression analysis. It explores various mathematical functions used in predictive analytical models, as well as tools in Excel for creating trendlines and measuring R-squared values. Test your understanding of modeling relationships and trends in data through practical applications.