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Which of the following is the MOST direct consequence of spurious regression when analyzing time series data?
Which of the following is the MOST direct consequence of spurious regression when analyzing time series data?
- Identification of a statistically significant relationship where none exists. (correct)
- Reduced $R^2$ values, indicating a poor model fit.
- Underestimation of the standard errors of the coefficients.
- Inaccurate forecasting due to omitted variable bias.
A researcher observes a high $R^2$ and significant t-statistics in a regression model. What should they consider to rule out spurious regression?
A researcher observes a high $R^2$ and significant t-statistics in a regression model. What should they consider to rule out spurious regression?
- Using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression.
- Increasing the sample size to improve statistical power.
- Adding more control variables to the regression.
- Testing the variables for stationarity using unit root tests. (correct)
Why are standard hypothesis tests (like t-tests and F-tests) invalid in the presence of spurious regression?
Why are standard hypothesis tests (like t-tests and F-tests) invalid in the presence of spurious regression?
- Multicollinearity among the independent variables inflates variances.
- The errors are non-stationary, violating the assumptions of these tests. (correct)
- The variables are measured with error, leading to biased estimates.
- The sample size is too small, reducing statistical power.
What is the primary reason why spurious regression can lead to misleading economic conclusions?
What is the primary reason why spurious regression can lead to misleading economic conclusions?
Which classical regression assumption is MOST directly violated in the presence of spurious regression?
Which classical regression assumption is MOST directly violated in the presence of spurious regression?
What econometric issue is MOST likely indicated by the presence of autocorrelation in the residuals of a regression model?
What econometric issue is MOST likely indicated by the presence of autocorrelation in the residuals of a regression model?
In the context of spurious regression, what does 'trend coincidence' refer to?
In the context of spurious regression, what does 'trend coincidence' refer to?
How might the pursuit of spurious relationships lead to wasted resources in economic research?
How might the pursuit of spurious relationships lead to wasted resources in economic research?
Why might results obtained from a spurious regression model NOT be reproducible in different samples or time periods?
Why might results obtained from a spurious regression model NOT be reproducible in different samples or time periods?
What class of econometric techniques is highlighted by the presence of spurious regression?
What class of econometric techniques is highlighted by the presence of spurious regression?
Flashcards
High R-squared in Spurious Regression
High R-squared in Spurious Regression
An inflated coefficient of determination in regression, falsely indicating a strong relationship between unrelated variables.
Significant t-statistics in Spurious Regression
Significant t-statistics in Spurious Regression
Statistically significant coefficients in a regression model, despite the absence of a true relationship between the variables.
Invalid Inference in Spurious Regression
Invalid Inference in Spurious Regression
The incorrect use of standard hypothesis tests (t-tests, F-tests) due to nonstationarity, leading to unreliable conclusions.
Trend Coincidence
Trend Coincidence
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Spurious Regression
Spurious Regression
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Misleading Conclusions
Misleading Conclusions
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Violation of Assumptions
Violation of Assumptions
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Autocorrelation in Residuals
Autocorrelation in Residuals
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Wasted Resources
Wasted Resources
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Need for Robust Techniques
Need for Robust Techniques
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Study Notes
- Spurious regression leads to several consequences in econometric analysis, due to incorrectly indicating relationships between variables.
- A telltale sign of this is high (R^2) values, which suggests a strong relationship even when one does not exist.
- T-statistics may appear significant, which causes incorrect conclusions about the data.
- Standard hypothesis tests become invalid, in situations of non-stationarity which makes drawing inferences from them impossible.
- Spurious regression results in misleading conclusions that can misinform policy recommendations and economic interpretations.
- The fundamental assumptions of classical regression are violated, most notably stationary errors.
- Autocorrelation in residuals can indicate model misspecification.
- It appears a true relationship exists due to coinciding trends.
- Time and resources are wasted when pursuing these false relationships.
- Reproducibility of results becomes unreliable across different samples or time periods.
- It becomes essential to test for stationarity and cointegration to alleviate the issues caused by spurious regression.
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