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What does the linearity assumption in linear regression imply about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?
What does the linearity assumption in linear regression imply about the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?
Which of the following is NOT a key assumption of linear regression?
Which of the following is NOT a key assumption of linear regression?
What is the consequence of violating the linearity assumption in linear regression?
What is the consequence of violating the linearity assumption in linear regression?
How can one visually assess the linearity assumption in a dataset?
How can one visually assess the linearity assumption in a dataset?
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What term describes the assumption that the residuals of a linear regression model are evenly distributed across all levels of the predicted value?
What term describes the assumption that the residuals of a linear regression model are evenly distributed across all levels of the predicted value?
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In the context of linear regression, what does 'absence of endogeneity' refer to?
In the context of linear regression, what does 'absence of endogeneity' refer to?
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Which of the following scenarios illustrates a non-linear relationship that might violate linearity assumptions?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates a non-linear relationship that might violate linearity assumptions?
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Which assumption ensures that one variable is not a linear combination of other variables in linear regression?
Which assumption ensures that one variable is not a linear combination of other variables in linear regression?
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What does a Q-Q plot indicate about the residuals when they fall along a straight line?
What does a Q-Q plot indicate about the residuals when they fall along a straight line?
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What does a Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) value greater than 10 suggest?
What does a Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) value greater than 10 suggest?
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Which statistical test is used to assess autocorrelation in residuals?
Which statistical test is used to assess autocorrelation in residuals?
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What is a common action taken when homoscedasticity is violated?
What is a common action taken when homoscedasticity is violated?
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What is the primary purpose of using regularization techniques like Ridge or Lasso regression?
What is the primary purpose of using regularization techniques like Ridge or Lasso regression?
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Which assumption is NOT critical for ensuring reliable results in linear regression?
Which assumption is NOT critical for ensuring reliable results in linear regression?
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What does the Durbin-Watson statistic close to 2 imply?
What does the Durbin-Watson statistic close to 2 imply?
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What approach can be used when the residuals are heteroscedastic or correlated?
What approach can be used when the residuals are heteroscedastic or correlated?
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What does homoscedasticity imply about the residuals in a linear regression model?
What does homoscedasticity imply about the residuals in a linear regression model?
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What effect does heteroscedasticity have on regression coefficient estimates?
What effect does heteroscedasticity have on regression coefficient estimates?
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Which scenario indicates a violation of the independence of errors assumption?
Which scenario indicates a violation of the independence of errors assumption?
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What is the consequence of multicollinearity in a regression model?
What is the consequence of multicollinearity in a regression model?
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In the context of linear regression, what does the assumption of no endogeneity ensure?
In the context of linear regression, what does the assumption of no endogeneity ensure?
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How can one identify multicollinearity among independent variables?
How can one identify multicollinearity among independent variables?
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What visual tool can be useful to diagnose homoscedasticity in regression analysis?
What visual tool can be useful to diagnose homoscedasticity in regression analysis?
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What can be inferred if a dataset's residuals plot shows a clear pattern?
What can be inferred if a dataset's residuals plot shows a clear pattern?
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Why is multivariate normality important in linear regression?
Why is multivariate normality important in linear regression?
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What indicates the presence of autocorrelation in a residuals plot over time?
What indicates the presence of autocorrelation in a residuals plot over time?
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What is an example of a situation that may lead to heteroscedasticity?
What is an example of a situation that may lead to heteroscedasticity?
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What should be done if the assumption of multivariate normality is violated?
What should be done if the assumption of multivariate normality is violated?
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When independent variables show a strong relationship, what is this phenomenon called?
When independent variables show a strong relationship, what is this phenomenon called?
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Study Notes
Key Assumptions of Linear Regression
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Linearity: The relationship between predictors and the response variable is linear. A change in one predictor results in a proportional change in the response. Non-linear relationships require transformations or non-linear models. Visualization using scatter plots or residual plots is important.
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Homoscedasticity: Residuals (differences between observed and predicted values) have a constant variance across all levels of predictors. This means the spread of errors is uniform regardless of predictor value. Heteroscedasticity (varying variance) can lead to inefficient estimates and unreliable inferences. Visually assessed with residual plots.
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Multivariate Normality: Residuals follow a normal distribution when considering multiple predictors together. This assumption is important for valid hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, and p-values. Evaluated using Q-Q plots and histograms.
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Independence of Errors: Residuals are not correlated with one another. Each observation's error should not influence another's. Time series data often violates this. Evaluated with residual plots (looking for patterns) and autocorrelation functions (ACF).
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Lack of Multicollinearity: Independent variables are not highly correlated. Highly correlated predictors provide redundant information, inflating coefficient standard errors and hindering accurate coefficient interpretation. Use scatter plots or heatmaps to detect this.
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Absence of Endogeneity: Independent variables are not correlated with the error term. If violated, coefficient estimates are biased and inconsistent. Consider correlation between predictors and error term.
Detecting Violations of Assumptions
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Residual Plots: Plot residuals against fitted values or predictors to check for patterns like non-linearity, heteroscedasticity, or correlated errors.
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Q-Q Plots: Assess normality of residuals. A straight line suggests normality.
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Variance Inflation Factor (VIF): Checks for multicollinearity. High VIF (e.g., >5 or 10) suggests significant multicollinearity.
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Durbin-Watson Test: Identifies autocorrelation in residuals. A value near 2 indicates no autocorrelation.
Addressing Violations of Assumptions
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Transformations: Changing data values(e.g. logarithms, square roots) to address non-linearity and heteroscedasticity.
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Adding Variables: Include additional predictors if missing or correlated error terms impact analysis.
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Regularization Techniques: Using methods like Ridge or Lasso Regression to improve model performance in case of multicollinearity
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Robust Regression: Using methods less sensitive to assumption violations like Quantile Regression or Huber Regression.
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Generalized Least Squares (GLS): For heteroscedastic or correlated residuals.
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This quiz covers the fundamental assumptions underlying linear regression analysis, focusing on linearity, homoscedasticity, multivariate normality, and the independence of errors. Understanding these principles is crucial for performing accurate linear regression and interpreting its results. Enhance your knowledge of these key concepts with this informative quiz.
