Exam 15: Inference With Regression Models

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When testing linear restrictions,the test statistic is assumed to follow the y = β0 + β1x1 + β2x2 + β3x3 + ε,you wish to test H0: β1 = β2 versus HA: β1 ≠ β2 The value of the test statistic is F(1,30) = 7.75 and its associated p-value is 0.0092.At the 1% significance level,the conclusion is to ____________________________________________________________________________.

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Consider the following simple linear regression model: y = β0 + β1x + ε.When determining whether there is a positive linear relationship between x and y,the alternative hypothesis takes the form ______________.

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In a multiple regression based on 30 observations,the following information is provided: In a multiple regression based on 30 observations,the following information is provided:   = 38.6 - 0.1x<sub>1</sub>and s<sub>e </sub>= 5.4.Also,   evaluated at x<sub>1</sub> = 40 and x<sub>2</sub> = 30 is 2.8. a.Construct a 95% confidence interval for E(y)if x<sub>1</sub> equals 40 and x<sub>2</sub> equals 30. b.Construct a 95% prediction interval for y if x<sub>1</sub> equals 40 and x<sub>2</sub> equals 30. c.Which interval is narrower? Explain. = 38.6 - 0.1x1and se = 5.4.Also, In a multiple regression based on 30 observations,the following information is provided:   = 38.6 - 0.1x<sub>1</sub>and s<sub>e </sub>= 5.4.Also,   evaluated at x<sub>1</sub> = 40 and x<sub>2</sub> = 30 is 2.8. a.Construct a 95% confidence interval for E(y)if x<sub>1</sub> equals 40 and x<sub>2</sub> equals 30. b.Construct a 95% prediction interval for y if x<sub>1</sub> equals 40 and x<sub>2</sub> equals 30. c.Which interval is narrower? Explain. evaluated at x1 = 40 and x2 = 30 is 2.8. a.Construct a 95% confidence interval for E(y)if x1 equals 40 and x2 equals 30. b.Construct a 95% prediction interval for y if x1 equals 40 and x2 equals 30. c.Which interval is narrower? Explain.

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In regression,the two types of interval estimates concerning y are called _________________________________.

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Excel and virtually all other statistical packages report the p-value ____________________________________.

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When estimating y = β0 + β1x1 + β2x2 + β3x3 + ε,you wish to test H0: β1 = β2 = 0 versus HA: At least one βi = 0.The value of the test statistic is F(2,20) = 2.50 and its associated p-value is 0.1073.At the 5% significance level,the conclusion is to ____________________________________________________________.

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The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating y = β0 + β1x1 + β2x2 + β3x3 + ε. The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating y = β<sub>0</sub> + β<sub>1</sub>x<sub>1</sub> + β<sub>2</sub>x<sub>2</sub> + β<sub>3</sub>x<sub>3</sub> + ε.   When testing whether the explanatory variables are jointly significant at the 5% significance level,the conclusion is to ____________________________________________________________________. When testing whether the explanatory variables are jointly significant at the 5% significance level,the conclusion is to ____________________________________________________________________.

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The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating y = β0 + β1x1 + β2x2 + β3x3 + ε. The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating y = β<sub>0</sub> + β<sub>1</sub>x<sub>1</sub> + β<sub>2</sub>x<sub>2</sub> + β<sub>3</sub>x<sub>3</sub> + ε.   At the 5% significance level,which of the following explanatory variable(s)is(are)individually significant? At the 5% significance level,which of the following explanatory variable(s)is(are)individually significant?

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A real estate analyst believes that the three main factors that influence an apartment's rent in a college town are the number of bedrooms,the number of bathrooms,and the apartment's square footage.For 40 apartments,she collects data on the rent (y,in $),the number of bedrooms (x1),the number of bathrooms (x2),and its square footage (x3).She estimates the following model: Rent = β0 + β1 Bedroom + β2 Bath + β3Sqft + ε.The following table shows a portion of the regression results. A real estate analyst believes that the three main factors that influence an apartment's rent in a college town are the number of bedrooms,the number of bathrooms,and the apartment's square footage.For 40 apartments,she collects data on the rent (y,in $),the number of bedrooms (x<sub>1</sub>),the number of bathrooms (x<sub>2</sub>),and its square footage (x<sub>3</sub>).She estimates the following model: Rent = β<sub>0</sub> + β<sub>1</sub> Bedroom + β<sub>2</sub> Bath + β<sub>3</sub>Sqft + ε.The following table shows a portion of the regression results.   When testing whether Bedroom is significant at the 5% significance level,she ___________________________________________________________________. When testing whether Bedroom is significant at the 5% significance level,she ___________________________________________________________________.

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Which of the following can be used to conduct the test for individual significance of explanatory variables?

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A researcher analyzes the factors that may influence amusement park attendance.She estimates the following model: Attendance = β0 + β1 Price + β2 Temperature + β3 Rides + ε,whereAttendance is the daily attendance (in 1,000s),Price is the gate price (in $),Temperature is the average daily temperature (in oF),and Rides is the number of rides at the amusement park.A portion of the regression results is shown in the accompanying table. A researcher analyzes the factors that may influence amusement park attendance.She estimates the following model: Attendance = β<sub>0</sub> + β<sub>1</sub> Price + β<sub>2</sub> Temperature + β<sub>3</sub> Rides + ε,whereAttendance is the daily attendance (in 1,000s),Price is the gate price (in $),Temperature is the average daily temperature (in <sup>o</sup>F),and Rides is the number of rides at the amusement park.A portion of the regression results is shown in the accompanying table.   Which of the following is the value of the test statistic for testing the joint significance of the linear regression model? Which of the following is the value of the test statistic for testing the joint significance of the linear regression model?

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A sociologist studies the relationship between a district's average score on a standardized test for 10th grade students (y),the average school expenditures per student (x1in $1,000s),and an index of socioeconomic status of the district (x2).The results of the regression are A sociologist studies the relationship between a district's average score on a standardized test for 10th grade students (y),the average school expenditures per student (x<sub>1</sub>in $1,000s),and an index of socioeconomic status of the district (x<sub>2</sub>).The results of the regression are   = 10.16 + 8.50x<sub>1</sub> + 4.30x<sub>2</sub>;n = 25;SSE = 450; He would like to determine whether the influence of expenditures on test scores differs from the influence of the index on test scores,or β<sub>1</sub> ≠ β<sub>2</sub>.The results of the restricted model for this test are   = 12.25 + 6.05(x<sub>1</sub> + x<sub>2</sub>);n = 25;SSE = 600. a.Formulate the hypotheses to determine whether Expenditures and Index Rate have the same influence on Scores. b.Calculate the value of the test statistic. c.At the 5% significance level,find the critical value(s). d.What is the conclusion to the test? = 10.16 + 8.50x1 + 4.30x2;n = 25;SSE = 450; He would like to determine whether the influence of expenditures on test scores differs from the influence of the index on test scores,or β1 ≠ β2.The results of the restricted model for this test are A sociologist studies the relationship between a district's average score on a standardized test for 10th grade students (y),the average school expenditures per student (x<sub>1</sub>in $1,000s),and an index of socioeconomic status of the district (x<sub>2</sub>).The results of the regression are   = 10.16 + 8.50x<sub>1</sub> + 4.30x<sub>2</sub>;n = 25;SSE = 450; He would like to determine whether the influence of expenditures on test scores differs from the influence of the index on test scores,or β<sub>1</sub> ≠ β<sub>2</sub>.The results of the restricted model for this test are   = 12.25 + 6.05(x<sub>1</sub> + x<sub>2</sub>);n = 25;SSE = 600. a.Formulate the hypotheses to determine whether Expenditures and Index Rate have the same influence on Scores. b.Calculate the value of the test statistic. c.At the 5% significance level,find the critical value(s). d.What is the conclusion to the test? = 12.25 + 6.05(x1 + x2);n = 25;SSE = 600. a.Formulate the hypotheses to determine whether Expenditures and Index Rate have the same influence on Scores. b.Calculate the value of the test statistic. c.At the 5% significance level,find the critical value(s). d.What is the conclusion to the test?

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Which of the following violates the assumptions of regression analysis?

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Refer to the portion of regression results in the accompanying table. Refer to the portion of regression results in the accompanying table.   When testing the overall significance of the regression model at the 5% level given a critical value of F<sub>0.05, (2,20)</sub> = 3.49,the decision is to _______________________________________________________. When testing the overall significance of the regression model at the 5% level given a critical value of F0.05, (2,20) = 3.49,the decision is to _______________________________________________________.

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Tiffany & Co.has been the world's premier jeweler since 1837.The performance of Tiffany's stock is likely to be strongly influenced by the economy.Monthly data for Tiffany's risk-adjusted return and the risk-adjusted market return are collected for a five-year period (n = 60).The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating the CAPM model for Tiffany's return. Tiffany & Co.has been the world's premier jeweler since 1837.The performance of Tiffany's stock is likely to be strongly influenced by the economy.Monthly data for Tiffany's risk-adjusted return and the risk-adjusted market return are collected for a five-year period (n = 60).The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating the CAPM model for Tiffany's return.   When testing whether there are abnormal returns,or whether the alpha coefficient is significantly different from zero,the value of the test statistic is ____. When testing whether there are abnormal returns,or whether the alpha coefficient is significantly different from zero,the value of the test statistic is ____.

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A researcher analyzes the factors that may influence amusement park attendance and estimates the following model: Attendance = β0 + β1 Price + β2 Rides + ε,where Attendance is the daily attendance (in 1,000s),Price is the gate price (in $),and Rides is the number of rides at the amusement park.The researcher would like to construct interval estimates for Attendance when Price and Rides equal $85 and 30,respectively.The researcher estimates a modified model where Attendance is the response variable and the explanatory variables are now defined as Price* = Price - 85 and Rides* = Rides - 30.A portion of the regression results is shown in the accompanying table. A researcher analyzes the factors that may influence amusement park attendance and estimates the following model: Attendance = β<sub>0</sub> + β<sub>1</sub> Price + β<sub>2</sub> Rides + ε,where Attendance is the daily attendance (in 1,000s),Price is the gate price (in $),and Rides is the number of rides at the amusement park.The researcher would like to construct interval estimates for Attendance when Price and Rides equal $85 and 30,respectively.The researcher estimates a modified model where Attendance is the response variable and the explanatory variables are now defined as Price* = Price - 85 and Rides* = Rides - 30.A portion of the regression results is shown in the accompanying table.   According to the modified model,which of the following is the predicted value for Attendance when Price and Rides equal $85 and 30,respectively? According to the modified model,which of the following is the predicted value for Attendance when Price and Rides equal $85 and 30,respectively?

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In regression,the predicted values concerning y are subject to _____________.

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Tiffany & Co.has been the world's premier jeweler since 1837.The performance of Tiffany's stock is likely to be strongly influenced by the economy.Monthly data for Tiffany's risk-adjusted return and the risk-adjusted market return are collected for a five-year period (n = 60).The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating the CAPM model for Tiffany's return. Tiffany & Co.has been the world's premier jeweler since 1837.The performance of Tiffany's stock is likely to be strongly influenced by the economy.Monthly data for Tiffany's risk-adjusted return and the risk-adjusted market return are collected for a five-year period (n = 60).The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating the CAPM model for Tiffany's return.   When testing whether the beta coefficient is significantly greater than one,the relevant critical value at the 5% significance level is t<sub>0.05,58</sub> = 1.672.The conclusion to the test is to _______________________________________________________________________________. When testing whether the beta coefficient is significantly greater than one,the relevant critical value at the 5% significance level is t0.05,58 = 1.672.The conclusion to the test is to _______________________________________________________________________________.

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For a given confidence level,the prediction interval is always wider than the confidence interval because _________________________________________________________________________________.

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Tiffany & Co.has been the world's premier jeweler since 1837.The performance of Tiffany's stock is likely to be strongly influenced by the economy.Monthly data for Tiffany's risk-adjusted return and the risk-adjusted market return are collected for a five-year period (n = 60).The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating the CAPM model for Tiffany's return. Tiffany & Co.has been the world's premier jeweler since 1837.The performance of Tiffany's stock is likely to be strongly influenced by the economy.Monthly data for Tiffany's risk-adjusted return and the risk-adjusted market return are collected for a five-year period (n = 60).The accompanying table shows the regression results when estimating the CAPM model for Tiffany's return.   When testing whether the beta coefficient is significantly greater than one,the value of the test statistic is ____. When testing whether the beta coefficient is significantly greater than one,the value of the test statistic is ____.

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