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Which of the following is NOT a required assumption for Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimators to be unbiased?
Which of the following is NOT a required assumption for Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimators to be unbiased?
- The error term has a zero population mean i.e. $E(u) = 0$
- The error term is uncorrelated with the independent variables i.e. $E(u|x) = 0$
- The error term is normally distributed (correct)
- There is homoskedasticity i.e. constant variance of the error terms
In the context of the Gauss-Markov Theorem, what does the acronym BLUE stand for regarding OLS estimators?
In the context of the Gauss-Markov Theorem, what does the acronym BLUE stand for regarding OLS estimators?
- Best Linear Unique Estimators
- Basic Linear Unbiased Estimators
- Best Log-likelihood Unbiased Estimators
- Best Linear Unbiased Estimators (correct)
What is the key conceptual difference between the t-test and the F-test in the context of multiple linear regression?
What is the key conceptual difference between the t-test and the F-test in the context of multiple linear regression?
- The t-test is only applicable to simple linear regression, whereas the F-test is used in multiple linear regression.
- The t-test assesses the individual significance of regression coefficients, while the F-test assesses the joint significance of a set of coefficients. (correct)
- The t-test requires normally distributed errors, while the F-test does not.
- The t-test is used for small samples whereas the F-test is used for large samples.
What does the property of 'homoskedasticity' imply about the error term in a regression model?
What does the property of 'homoskedasticity' imply about the error term in a regression model?
In the context of regression analysis, what does it mean to 'standardize' the relationship between two variables, $x$ and $y$, using $\frac{Cov(x, y)}{Var(x)}$?
In the context of regression analysis, what does it mean to 'standardize' the relationship between two variables, $x$ and $y$, using $\frac{Cov(x, y)}{Var(x)}$?
Why is 'no perfect multicollinearity' a crucial assumption in multiple linear regression (MLR)?
Why is 'no perfect multicollinearity' a crucial assumption in multiple linear regression (MLR)?
What is the interpretation of the error term, $u$, in the simple linear regression model, $Y = \beta_0 + \beta_1X + u$?
What is the interpretation of the error term, $u$, in the simple linear regression model, $Y = \beta_0 + \beta_1X + u$?
In the context of the F-test, what hypothesis is being tested when comparing two regression models, one with restricted variables (SSRR) and one with unrestricted variables (SSRU)?
In the context of the F-test, what hypothesis is being tested when comparing two regression models, one with restricted variables (SSRR) and one with unrestricted variables (SSRU)?
Assume you have two independent variables, $X_1$ and $X_2$, where $X_{i1}$ is regressed on $X_{i2}$ resulting in $X_{i1} = \alpha_0 + \alpha_1X_{i2} + r_{i1}$. What does $r_{i1}$ (the residual) represent in the context of partialling-out method?
Assume you have two independent variables, $X_1$ and $X_2$, where $X_{i1}$ is regressed on $X_{i2}$ resulting in $X_{i1} = \alpha_0 + \alpha_1X_{i2} + r_{i1}$. What does $r_{i1}$ (the residual) represent in the context of partialling-out method?
If the p-value of a hypothesis test is 0.02, which of the following interpretations is most accurate?
If the p-value of a hypothesis test is 0.02, which of the following interpretations is most accurate?
Consider a simple linear regression model: $y_i = \beta_0 + \beta_1x_i + u_i$. Given $\hat{\beta_1} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})(y_i - \bar{y})}{\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})^2}$, what is $E(\hat{\beta_1})$ if the OLS assumptions hold?
Consider a simple linear regression model: $y_i = \beta_0 + \beta_1x_i + u_i$. Given $\hat{\beta_1} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})(y_i - \bar{y})}{\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x})^2}$, what is $E(\hat{\beta_1})$ if the OLS assumptions hold?
In multiple linear regression, what does a higher $R^2$ value indicate?
In multiple linear regression, what does a higher $R^2$ value indicate?
In the context of estimating $\beta_0$ (the intercept) in a simple linear regression, given $\hat{\beta_0} = \bar{y} - \hat{\beta_1}\bar{x}$, what is being estimated and what does it represent?
In the context of estimating $\beta_0$ (the intercept) in a simple linear regression, given $\hat{\beta_0} = \bar{y} - \hat{\beta_1}\bar{x}$, what is being estimated and what does it represent?
Why is understanding the distribution of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimators important in statistical inference?
Why is understanding the distribution of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimators important in statistical inference?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'zero conditional mean' assumption in the context of a regression model?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'zero conditional mean' assumption in the context of a regression model?
Consider two independent variables $x_1$ and $x_2$ in a multiple regression. If we find that the correlation between $x_1$ and $x_2$ is very high but not perfect, what is the most likely consequence?
Consider two independent variables $x_1$ and $x_2$ in a multiple regression. If we find that the correlation between $x_1$ and $x_2$ is very high but not perfect, what is the most likely consequence?
In regression analysis, what could be the implication of not including relevant variables in your model?
In regression analysis, what could be the implication of not including relevant variables in your model?
What condition must be satisfied to validate the use of t-tests when making inferences about population means?
What condition must be satisfied to validate the use of t-tests when making inferences about population means?
How does 'sampling variation' affect OLS assumptions and the reliability of regression results?
How does 'sampling variation' affect OLS assumptions and the reliability of regression results?
Why is random sampling important for Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression?
Why is random sampling important for Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression?
Flashcards
OLS Assumption 1: E(u)
OLS Assumption 1: E(u)
The error term is expected to be zero across the population.
OLS Assumption 4: E(u|x)
OLS Assumption 4: E(u|x)
Error does not depend on x. Zero Conditional Mean.
OLS Assumption 5: Homoskedasticity
OLS Assumption 5: Homoskedasticity
Constant Variance.
Gauss-Markov Theorem Implies?
Gauss-Markov Theorem Implies?
The best linear unbiased estimators of the regression coefficients.
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MLR Assumption 1: Linearity
MLR Assumption 1: Linearity
Relationship between dependent and independent variables are linear
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MLR Assumption 5: Homoskedasticity
MLR Assumption 5: Homoskedasticity
Variance of error term is constant across all observations.
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MLR Assumption 6: Normality
MLR Assumption 6: Normality
Error terms are normally distributed to validate tests
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P-Value
P-Value
Provides a measure of evidence against the null hypothesis (H₀).
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R² Value
R² Value
Measures proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable.
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F-Test
F-Test
Primarily used to compare variances between two or more groups and is essential in assessing multiple linear restrictions in regression analysis.
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T-Test
T-Test
Hypothesis testing concerning the means of one or two groups. Helps determine if there is a significant difference between the group means under the assumptions of normal distribution.
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MLR assumption: No Perfect Multicollinearity
MLR assumption: No Perfect Multicollinearity
Independent variables are not perfectly correlated
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MLR assumption: Zero Conditional Mean
MLR assumption: Zero Conditional Mean
Expected value of error terms are zero
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- The notes cover topics from an Econometrics course
- The topics include Simple Linear Regression (SLR) and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR)
SLR Proof
- The SLR model is defined as y = β₀ + β₁x + u, where y is the dependent variable, x is the independent variable, β₀ and β₁ are the intercept and slope coefficients respectively, and u is the error term.
- ŷ = β₀ + β₁xᵢ + ûᵢ , where ŷ is the predicted dependent variable
- The Least Squares Proof aims to minimize the sum of squared errors (Q = Σûᵢ²)
- The First Order Conditions (FOCs) are derived by taking the partial derivatives of Q with respect to β₀ and β₁ and setting them equal to 0.
- ∂Q/∂β₀ = -2Σ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ) = 0
- ∂Q/∂β₁ = -2Σxᵢ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ) = 0
- Σ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ) = 0 and Σxᵢ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ) = 0
- β₀ = ȳ - β₁x̄, where ȳ and x̄ are the sample means of y and x, respectively.
- cov(x, y) = Σ((xᵢ - x̄)(yᵢ - ȳ))/n
- var(x) = Σ(xᵢ - x̄)²/n
- β₁ = cov(x, y) / var(x)
- The reason is to assess how y changes per change in x without the influence of other variables via standardizing the relationship.
OLS Assumptions
- E(u) = 0: The error term is expected to be zero across the population.
- Random Sampling: The data is obtained through random sampling.
- Sampling Variation: There is variation in the sample data.
- E(u|x) = 0: The error term is uncorrelated with the independent variable. Zero Conditional Mean
- Homoskedasticity: The error term has constant variance.
OLS Unbiasedness
- The proof starts with the slope estimator β₁
- β₁ = Σ((xᵢ - x̄)(yᵢ - ȳ)) / Σ((xᵢ - x̄)²) = Σ((xᵢ - x̄)(yᵢ - ȳ)) / SSTx, where SSTx is the total sum of squares of x.
- β₁ = Σ((xᵢ - x̄)(β₀ + β₁xᵢ + uᵢ)) / SSTx
- β₁ = (β₁Σ((xᵢ - x̄)xᵢ) + Σ((xᵢ - x̄)uᵢ)) / SSTx
- E(β₁) = β₁ + (1/SSTx) ΣdᵢE(uᵢ), where dᵢ = xᵢ - x̄.
- E(β₁) = β₁, which demonstrates that β₁ is an unbiased estimator of β₁.
- Proof for β₀: β₀ = (β₀ + β₁x̄ + ū) - β₁x̄
- E(β₀) = E(β₀) + x̄E(β₁) + E(ū) - x̄E(β₁)
- E(β₀) = β₀, which proves that β₀ is an unbiased estimator of β₀.
Gauss-Markov Theorem
- Under certain assumptions, the OLS estimators are the Best Linear Unbiased Estimators (BLUE) of the regression coefficients.
Standard Error
- se(β₁) = √((s²)/Σ((xᵢ - x̄)²)), where s² = SSR/(n-2) in SLR
- SSR = Σûᵢ²
- Degrees of freedom are n-2.
MLR: Linearity
- Relationship between dependent and independent variables are linear
Random Sampling
- Observations are drawn randomly
MLR: No Perfect Multicolinearity
- Independent variables are not perfectly correlated
MLR: Zero Conditional Mean
- Expected value of error terms are zero
MLR: Homoskedasticity
- Variance of error term is constant across all observations
MLR: Normality
- Error terms are normally distributed to validate tests
OLS is BLUE
- OLS is BLUE because it has the least variance, is linear, and unbiased.
MLR OLS Estimator
- The MLR model is defined as yᵢ = β₀ + β₁xᵢ₁ + β₂xᵢ₂ + uᵢ
- The predicted values are ŷᵢ = β₀ + β₁xᵢ₁ + β₂xᵢ₂ + ûᵢ
- The residuals are defined as ûᵢ = yᵢ - ŷᵢ
- The objective is to minimize Q = Σ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ₁ - β₂xᵢ₂)²
- The First Order Conditions (FOCs)
- ∂Q/∂β₀ = -2Σ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ₁ - β₂xᵢ₂) = 0
- ∂Q/∂β₁ = -2Σ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ₁ - β₂xᵢ₂)xᵢ₁ = 0
- ∂Q/∂β₂ = -2Σ(yᵢ - β₀ - β₁xᵢ₁ - β₂xᵢ₂)xᵢ₂ = 0
Partialling-out Method
- Regress xᵢ₁ on xᵢ₂: xᵢ₁ = α₀ + α₁xᵢ₂ + rᵢ₁
- r̂ᵢ₁ = xᵢ₁ - α̂₀ - α̂₁xᵢ₂
- r̂ᵢ₁ is the variation in xᵢ₁ that is left after removing the variation in xᵢ₂.
- Regress yᵢ on r̂ᵢ₁: yᵢ = β₀ + β₁r̂ᵢ₁ + uᵢ
- β̂₁ = Σ((r̂ᵢ₁ - r̄)(yᵢ - ȳ)) / Σ((r̂ᵢ₁ - r̄)²) = cov̂(r̂ᵢ₁, yᵢ) / var̂(r̂ᵢ₁)
- β̂₀ = ȳ - β̂₁x̄ - β̂₂x̄₂
MLR Inference
- This includes hypothesis tests about population parameters and construction of confidence intervals.
- Knowing the expected values and variances of the OLS estimators is not sufficient; understanding their distribution is critical.
T-Test
- Hypothesis testing concerning the means of one or two groups, helps determine if there is a significant difference between the group means under the assumptions of normal distribution.
- Best Use: Small sample sizes (<30)
- The t-statistic is calculated as t = β̂₂ / se(β̂₂).
- Reject the null hypothesis if |t| > t_crit
F-Test
- Primarily used to compare variances between two or more groups and is essential in assessing multiple linear restrictions in regression analysis.
- Best Use: Test ANOVA or to validate regression models; larger sample sizes are recommended.
- The F-statistic is calculated as F = ((SSRR - SSRU) / q) / (SSRU / (N - k - 1)),
- q is the number of restrictions
- Reject the null hypothesis if F > F_crit
Results
- P-Value: Provides a measure of evidence against the null hypothesis (H₀)
- A low P-value (< 0.05) indicates strong evidence against H₀, suggesting a significant difference from zero
- R² Value: Measures the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable
- A higher R² value suggests a better fit between the model and the data
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