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What happens to the OLS intercept and slope estimates if the dependent variable is multiplied by a constant c?
What happens to the OLS intercept and slope estimates if the dependent variable is multiplied by a constant c?
- They remain the same
- They are added by c
- They are divided by c
- They are multiplied by c (correct)
Incorporating nonlinearities in regression analysis can be achieved through which form?
Incorporating nonlinearities in regression analysis can be achieved through which form?
- Semi-logarithmic form (correct)
- Exponential form
- Quadratic form
- Linear form
If the independent variable is divided by a nonzero constant c, what happens to the OLS slope coefficient?
If the independent variable is divided by a nonzero constant c, what happens to the OLS slope coefficient?
- It is divided by c (correct)
- It is squared
- It is multiplied by c
- It remains the same
The R-squared of a regression model represents:
The R-squared of a regression model represents:
What is the interpretation of multiplying the dependent variable by a constant in regression analysis?
What is the interpretation of multiplying the dependent variable by a constant in regression analysis?
In a semi-logarithmic form regression model, what kind of effect does it provide approximately?
In a semi-logarithmic form regression model, what kind of effect does it provide approximately?
What changes when we multiply the regression coefficient by 100 to get the percentage change in wage given one additional year of education?
What changes when we multiply the regression coefficient by 100 to get the percentage change in wage given one additional year of education?
In a constant elasticity model, what does the elasticity of the dependent variable represent?
In a constant elasticity model, what does the elasticity of the dependent variable represent?
What remains the same when changing units of measurement of a variable before taking its log?
What remains the same when changing units of measurement of a variable before taking its log?
What is a semi-elasticity in terms of regression analysis?
What is a semi-elasticity in terms of regression analysis?
When using a log-logarithmic form in multiple regression, what does a constant elasticity model imply?
When using a log-logarithmic form in multiple regression, what does a constant elasticity model imply?
In interpreting a regression coefficient that involves log transformation, what does changing the units of measurement before taking the log affect?
In interpreting a regression coefficient that involves log transformation, what does changing the units of measurement before taking the log affect?
In linear regression, what type of relationship is assumed between the dependent variable and the independent variable in the population model?
In linear regression, what type of relationship is assumed between the dependent variable and the independent variable in the population model?
What is the key characteristic of the estimated regression coefficients in OLS?
What is the key characteristic of the estimated regression coefficients in OLS?
Why is it important for the sample outcomes on the explanatory variable to not all be the same value in regression analysis?
Why is it important for the sample outcomes on the explanatory variable to not all be the same value in regression analysis?
How do OLS estimators handle changes in units of measurement in regression analysis?
How do OLS estimators handle changes in units of measurement in regression analysis?
What does the assumption of being 'linear in parameters' signify in regression analysis?
What does the assumption of being 'linear in parameters' signify in regression analysis?
What type of model falls under the category of nonlinear regression?
What type of model falls under the category of nonlinear regression?
