Basic Business Statistics Chapter 2
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What is the idea behind a multiple regression model?

The idea behind a multiple regression model is to examine the linear relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

What does the y-intercept represent in a multiple regression model?

The y-intercept represents the predicted value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are equal to zero.

What do the population slopes represent in a multiple regression model?

The population slopes represent the change in the predicted value of the dependent variable for a one-unit change in a specific independent variable, holding all other independent variables constant.

What does the random error term represent in a multiple regression model?

<p>The random error term represents the difference between the actual value of the dependent variable and the predicted value based on the regression equation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the coefficients of a multiple regression model estimated?

<p>The coefficients of a multiple regression model are estimated using sample data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you determine which independent variables to include in a multiple regression model?

<p>To determine which independent variables to include, you can use statistical methods such as stepwise regression or forward selection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the coefficient of multiple determination (r²)?

<p>The coefficient of multiple determination (r²) represents the proportion of total variation in the dependent variable that is explained by all independent variables taken together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can the coefficient of multiple determination be a disadvantage when comparing models?

<p>Because the coefficient of multiple determination never decreases when a new independent variable is added to the model, it can be a disadvantage when comparing models because it does not penalize the addition of unnecessary variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the adjusted r² do that r² does not?

<p>The adjusted r² penalizes the excessive use of unimportant independent variables, making it more useful for comparing models with different numbers of independent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the F-test for Overall Significance of the Model show?

<p>The F-test for overall significance of the model shows whether there is a linear relationship between all independent variables considered together and the dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the hypotheses for the F-test for overall significance?

<p>The null hypothesis (H0) is that there is no linear relationship. The alternative hypothesis (H1) is that there is at least one independent variable that affects the dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are residuals in multiple regression?

<p>Residuals are the differences between the actual values of the dependent variable and the predicted values obtained from the regression equation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the assumptions of multiple regression?

<p>The assumptions of multiple regression include that the errors are normally distributed, the errors have a constant variance, and the model errors are independent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are residual plots used for in multiple regression?

<p>Residual plots are used to check for violations of regression assumptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do t-tests of individual variable slopes show?

<p>T-tests of individual variable slopes show whether there is a linear relationship between a specific independent variable and the dependent variable, while holding constant the effects of other independent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the hypotheses for a t-test of an individual variable slope?

<p>The null hypothesis (H0) is that the slope of the independent variable is zero, indicating no linear relationship. The alternative hypothesis (H1) is that the slope is not zero, suggesting a linear relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a confidence interval estimate used for?

<p>A confidence interval estimate is used to estimate the range of values within which the true population slope value is likely to fall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the contribution of a single independent variable to the overall variation in the dependent variable measured?

<p>The contribution of a single independent variable to the overall variation in the dependent variable is measured by the SSR(X; | all variables except X₁), which is calculated by subtracting the SSR for the model excluding the variable in question from the SSR of the full model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the partial F-test used for in multiple regression?

<p>The partial F-test is used to test the significance of the contribution of a single independent variable to a model, after all other variables have been included.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the coefficient of partial determination?

<p>The coefficient of partial determination (r²Yj(allvariablesexceptj)) measures the proportion of variation in the dependent variable that is explained by a specific independent variable, while controlling for the effects of the other independent variables in the model.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are dummy variables?

<p>Dummy variables are categorical independent variables used in multiple regression to represent categories with two levels, such as yes/no, on/off, or male/female.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are dummy variables treated when interpreting slopes in a multiple regression model?

<p>When interpreting slopes in multiple regression with dummy variables, it is assumed that the slopes associated with numerical independent variables do not change with the value of the categorical variable represented by the dummy variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many dummy variables are needed to represent a categorical variable with more than two levels?

<p>The number of dummy variables needed to represent a categorical variable with more than two levels is one less than the number of levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an interaction term in a multiple regression model represent?

<p>An interaction term in multiple regression represents a situation where the effect of one independent variable on the dependent variable depends on the value of another independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the effect of an interaction term typically interpreted?

<p>In an interaction term, the effect of one independent variable on the dependent variable is not constant but changes depending on the value of the other independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is logistic regression used?

<p>Logistic regression is used when the dependent variable is binary, meaning it can only take on two values, such as success/failure, yes/no, or present/absent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core principle behind logistic regression?

<p>Logistic regression is based on the odds ratio, which represents the probability of success compared to the probability of failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between traditional multiple regression and logistic regression?

<p>Traditional multiple regression is used for predicting continuous dependent variables, such as sales or income, while logistic regression is used for predicting categorical dependent variables like whether a customer will buy a product or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Basic Business Statistics Chapter 2: Introduction to Multiple Regression

  • This chapter introduces multiple regression, examining the linear relationship between one dependent variable (Y) and two or more independent variables (X).
  • Learning Objectives include developing a multiple regression model, interpreting regression coefficients, determining important independent variables, using categorical variables in the model and predicting a categorical dependent variable.
  • The multiple regression model with k independent variables is represented by: Y₁ = β₀ + β₁₁₁ + β₂X₂₁ + ... + βₖXₖᵢ + ε
    • β₀ is the Y-intercept
    • β₁, β₂,... βₖ are population slopes.
    • εᵢ is the random error.
  • Coefficients in the multiple regression model are estimated using sample data.
  • The multiple regression equation with k independent variables is: Ŷᵢ = b₀ + b₁X₁ᵢ + b₂X₂ᵢ + ... + bₖXₖᵢ
    • Ŷᵢ is the estimated (or predicted) value of Y.
    • b₀ is the estimated intercept.
    • b₁, b₂, ... bₖ are the estimated slope coefficients.
  • Example case studies using frozen dessert pies demonstrates use of multiple regression.
    • Variables: pie sales, price, advertising
    • Data collected for 15 weeks with sales dependent on both price and advertising.

Multiple Regression Equation

  • Multiple regression model coefficients are estimated using sample data.
  • The formula for the two-variable model is Ŷ = b₀ + b₁X₁ + b₂X₂.

Example: 2 Independent Variables

  • A frozen dessert pie distributor wants to evaluate factors affecting demand.
  • Dependent variable: pie sales (units per week)
  • Independent variables: price (in $) and advertising ($100's).
  • Data are collected for 15 weeks.

Excel Multiple Regression Output

  • Shows Regression Statistics, ANOVA and important coefficients for the Model.
  • Regression Equation Example: Sales = 306.526 - 24.975(Price) + 74.131(Advertising)

Minitab Multiple Regression Output

  • Shows the regression equation and key statistics. Example: Sales = 307 - 25.0 Price + 74.1 Advertising.
  • Key statistical measures such as standard error, R-squared.

The Multiple Regression Equation (continued)

  • Specific variable coefficients (b₁) explain sales changes relative to price or advertising.
  • The coefficients indicate the average change in sales with a unit change in each independent variable, holding other variables constant.
  • Example interpretations of b₁ values (price) and b₂ (advertising):
    • b₁ = -24.975 implies sales decrease by ~ 25 units for each $1 increase in price.
    • b₂ = 74.131 implies sales increase by ~ 74 units for each $100 increase in advertising.

Using the Equation to Make Predictions

  • Allows predicting sales for specific price and advertising levels.
  • Example prediction given a price and weekly advertising budget.

Predictions in Excel using PHStat

  • Use PHStat for regression predictions.
  • Includes confidence and prediction intervals and standard error values.

Coefficient of Multiple Determination

  • Reports the proportion of total variation in Y explained by all X variables together.

Adjusted r²

  • Adjusted r² never decreases when a new X variable is added to the model.
  • It accounts for the number of independent variables and sample size, serving better for model comparison.
  • Smaller than r-squared.

Is the Model Significant?

  • F-test for overall significance of the model.

  • Evaluates if there is a linear relationship between all X variables and the dependent variable Y.

    • Ho: All slopes (β₁ = β₂ ... βₖ = 0) are zero, no linear relationship
    • H₁: at least one slope (βᵢ ≠ 0) is non-zero, significant relationship.

  • This hypothesis test is also done with an F statistic.

Residuals in Multiple Regression

  • Residuals or errors (eᵢ) measure the difference between observed and predicted values.
  • Model assumptions include normally distributed errors with constant variance, and independent errors

Multiple Regression Assumptions

  • Model errors are normally distributed.
  • Errors have a constant variance.
  • Model errors are independent.

Residual Plots Used in Multiple Regression

  • Used to check for violations of assumptions.
    • Residuals vs Ŷ
    • Residuals vs Xᵢ

Are Individual Variables Significant?

  • t-tests evaluate if individual X variables significantly influence Y, adjusted for other X variables.
  • Ho (null) = no relationship and H1 (alternative) = there is a relationship
  • t-statistic and p-value are examined.

Confidence Interval Estimate for the Slope

  • Calculate confidence intervals for each slope coefficient.
  • Intervals assess the range of plausible values for the population slope, given the sample data.

Testing Portions of the Multiple Regression Model

  • Measures the contribution of a single independent variable Xj to the model while other X variables are included.
  • Partial F Test Statistic is calculated.

Dummy-Variable Models (More Than 2 Levels)

  • Allows incorporating categorical independent variables with more than two categories into a regression model.
  • Dummy variables are created to handle variables with multiple categories.

Interpreting Dummy Variable Coefficients (With 2 Levels)

  • An example in which one of the variables is a dummy variable (e.g. whether or not a holiday) allowing a different slope between the holiday and non-holiday situations.

Interpreting the Dummy Variable Coefficients (With 3 Levels)

  • Extended example illustrating how to interpret dummy variables in a multiple regression equation when there are more than two categories and example of how to write equations.

Interaction Between Independent Variables

  • Allows for interactions between pairs of predictor variables (interaction terms).

  • Interaction terms account for the modification effect of changes in one variable on the other, on Y.

Significance of Interaction Terms / Partial F Test

  • Assessing the contribution of interaction terms to the model and partial F tests are key tools.

Simultaneous Contribution of Independent Variables

  • Assess whether a set of independent variables meaningfully improves the model.

Logistic Regression

  • Used for binary outcome variables.
  • Predicts probabilities associated with categorical responses.

Estimated Odds Ratio and Probability of Success

  • Calculated from logistic regression equations.
  • Used to assess the likelihood of specific events.

Chapter Summary

  • Summarizes processes for applying multiple regression, testing conditions and evaluating assumptions.

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