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The correlation coefficient can have a value greater than 1.
The correlation coefficient can have a value greater than 1.
False (B)
Correlation analysis establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
Correlation analysis establishes a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables.
False (B)
The independent variable is represented on the vertical axis in a correlation analysis graph.
The independent variable is represented on the vertical axis in a correlation analysis graph.
False (B)
Spurious correlation refers to a misleading association between two variables due to the presence of a third variable.
Spurious correlation refers to a misleading association between two variables due to the presence of a third variable.
In multiple regression analysis, qualitative variables can be incorporated into the model.
In multiple regression analysis, qualitative variables can be incorporated into the model.
A higher correlation coefficient indicates a stronger linear relationship between the two variables.
A higher correlation coefficient indicates a stronger linear relationship between the two variables.
The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) principle aims to maximize the sum of the squares of the distances between the actual Y values and the predicted Y values.
The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) principle aims to maximize the sum of the squares of the distances between the actual Y values and the predicted Y values.
In the hypothesis test for the slope, the null hypothesis H0 states that the population mean slope is equal to zero.
In the hypothesis test for the slope, the null hypothesis H0 states that the population mean slope is equal to zero.
The slope of the regression line (b) is calculated using the means of the X and Y data.
The slope of the regression line (b) is calculated using the means of the X and Y data.
The T-test for slope estimates involves computing the mean of the slopes obtained from all individual slopes calculated.
The T-test for slope estimates involves computing the mean of the slopes obtained from all individual slopes calculated.
The p-value is calculated as the sum of the tail probabilities.
The p-value is calculated as the sum of the tail probabilities.
In hypothesis testing for the slope, the null hypothesis states that the slope, β, is equal to 0.
In hypothesis testing for the slope, the null hypothesis states that the slope, β, is equal to 0.
The coefficient of determination, r², measures how poorly the regression line represents the data points.
The coefficient of determination, r², measures how poorly the regression line represents the data points.
The residual sum of squares (SSE) is always greater than the total sum of squares (TSS).
The residual sum of squares (SSE) is always greater than the total sum of squares (TSS).
The mean square error (MSE) is calculated by dividing the sum of squares error (SSE) by n - 1.
The mean square error (MSE) is calculated by dividing the sum of squares error (SSE) by n - 1.
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Correlation Coefficient
Correlation Coefficient
A statistical measure that describes the strength of the linear association between two variables.
Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
The variable that is being predicted or explained in a regression analysis. It is plotted on the vertical (Y) axis.
Independent Variable
Independent Variable
The variable that is used to predict or explain the dependent variable in a regression analysis. It is plotted on the horizontal (X) axis.
Correlation Analysis
Correlation Analysis
A statistical technique that examines the relationship between two or more variables.
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Regression Analysis
Regression Analysis
A type of statistical analysis that uses a mathematical equation to predict the value of a dependent variable based on the values of one or more independent variables.
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OLS: Ordinary Least Squares
OLS: Ordinary Least Squares
OLS stands for Ordinary Least Squares. It's a method used for finding the best-fitting line in regression analysis. It minimizes the sum of the squared distances between the actual data points and the predicted points on the line.
The OLS principle minimizes the errors between the predicted values and the actual values. This means finding the line that fits closest overall.
Correlation Coefficient (r)
Correlation Coefficient (r)
The correlation coefficient, often represented by 'r', measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two variables. It tells you how closely two variables are related.
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Slope (b) in Regression
Slope (b) in Regression
The slope (b) of the regression line indicates how much one variable changes for every unit change in the other variable. A positive slope means the variables increase together; a negative slope means one variable decreases as the other increases. It determines the direction and strength of the relationship.
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Coefficient of Determination (r²)
Coefficient of Determination (r²)
The coefficient of determination (r²) is a measure that indicates how well the regression line fits the data. It represents the proportion of variance in the dependent variable that is explained by the independent variable. A higher r² indicates a better fit.
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p-value
p-value
The probability of observing a sample result as extreme as or more extreme than the observed result, assuming the null hypothesis is true.
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Hypothesis Test for the Slope
Hypothesis Test for the Slope
A statistical test used to evaluate the significance of the slope of a regression line. It determines whether there is a linear relationship between the variables.
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F-test (ANOVA)
F-test (ANOVA)
A statistical test that analyzes the variation in data to determine if there is a significant relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a regression model.
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Residual Error
Residual Error
The measure of the spread of the data points around the regression line. It indicates how well the line predicts the dependent variable.
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Correlation Analysis
- Correlation analysis examines the relationship between two variables.
- The independent variable (X) is the predictor variable, plotted on the horizontal axis.
- The dependent variable (Y) is the resulting variable, plotted on the vertical axis.
- Positive correlation: as one variable increases, the other increases.
- Negative correlation: as one variable increases, the other decreases.
- Spurious correlation occurs when two variables appear correlated but there's no causal link. For example, peanut consumption and aspirin consumption might correlate, but one doesn't cause the other.
Correlation Coefficient
- The correlation coefficient (r) measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two sets of variables.
- Ranges from -1 to +1.
- r = 0 indicates no linear relationship.
- r = +1 indicates a perfect positive linear relationship.
- r = -1 indicates a perfect negative linear relationship.
- The formula calculates the correlation coefficient.
Regression Analysis
- Regression analysis studies the relationship between two or more variables.
- Simple regression involves one independent variable.
- Multiple regression involves two or more independent variables.
- Regression equations attempt to fit the data into a straight line on a scatterplot.
Simple Regression Analysis
- Simple regression analyses the linear relationship between two variables.
- The process involves estimating a regression equation.
- The Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method minimizes the sum of squared differences between observed and predicted values, resulting in a best-fit line.
Hypothesis Test for the Slope (T-test)
- Calculating individual slopes and averaging them.
- Forming the T statistic using the computed average slope and its standard deviation
- Performing a test for the population mean slope.
- Determining the p-value (probability value).
Hypothesis Test for the Slope (F-test)
- ANOVA tests for the significance of the slope, comparing variance in the data explained by the model versus random noise.
- Using an ANOVA table to analyze the variation in data using sums of squares.
Fitting Performance (Coefficient of Determination)
- The coefficient of determination (r²) measures the proportion of variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s).
- Higher values indicate a better fit.
Multiple Regression
- Multiple regression extends simple regression, enabling analyses with multiple independent variables.
- It estimates the equation that best fits the relationship between the dependent variable and several independent covariates.
Qualitative (or Categorical) Variables in Regression
- Qualitative or categorical variables (like with/without a garage) can be included as predictors using a numerical coding scheme, often involving dummy variables.
Multicollinearity
- Multicollinearity refers to high correlations among independent variables.
- High correlations between independent variables can be a problem, as it can inflate standard errors and complicate interpretation of individual variable effects in regression analysis.
- The potential for different regression equations to fit well.
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