Deck 9: Regression Analysis

Question 1

The regression residuals are computed as

A) $\hat { Y } _ { i } - Y _ { i }$
B) $\left. \tilde { \mathrm { Y } } _ { \mathrm { i } } - \mathrm { Y } _ { \mathrm { i } } \right) ^ { 2 }$
C) $Y _ { i } - \hat { Y } _ { i }$
D) $\hat { \mathrm { Y } } _ { \mathrm { i } } - \mathrm { X } _ { \mathrm { i } }$

Answer 1

$Y _ { i } - \hat { Y } _ { i }$

Question 2

The terms b₀ and b₁ are

A)estimated population parameters.
B)estimated intercept and slope values,respectively.
C)random variables.
D)all of these.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The regression line denotes the between the dependent and independent variables.

A)unsystematic variation
B)systematic variation
C)random variation
D)average variation

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The reason an analyst creates a regression model is

A)to determine the errors in the data collected.
B)to predict a dependent variable value given specific independent variable values.
C)to predict an independent variable value given specific dependent variable values.
D)to verify the errors are normally distributed.

Question 5

The error sum of squares term is used as a criterion for determining b₀ and b₁ because

A)the sum of errors will always equal zero.
B)the term can be solved for exact values of b₀ and b₁.
C)both b₀ and b₁ can be easily calculated using the sum of squares term.
D)all of these.

Question 6

Estimation errors are often referred to as

A)mistakes.
B)constant errors.
C)residuals.
D)squared errors.

Question 7

The regression function indicates the

A)average value the dependent variable assumes for a given value of the independent variable.
B)actual value the independent variable assumes for a given value of the dependent variable
C)average value the dependent variable assumes for a given value of the dependent variable
D)actual value the dependent variable assumes for a given value of the independent variable

Question 8

On average,the differences between the actual and predicted values of Y

A)are equal to b₀.
B)sum to an unknown value.
C)are distributed uniformly.
D)sum to zero.

Question 9

The β₁ term indicates

A)the average change in Y for a unit change in X.
B)the Y value for a given value of X.
C)the change in observed X for a given change in Y.
D)the Y value when X equals zero.

Question 10

The error term ε in a regression model represents

A)a random error in the data.
B)unsystematic variation in the dependent variable.
C)variation not explained by the independent variables.
D)all of these.

Question 11

In the equation Y = β₀ + β₁ X_1i + ε,β₁ is

A)the Y intercept
B)the slope of the regression line
C)the mean of the dependent data.
D)the X intercept

Question 12

The terms b₀ and b₁ are referred to as

A)population variables.
B)population parameters.
C)estimated population variables.
D)estimated population parameters.

Question 13

The term ε in the regression model represents

A)the slope of the regression model.
B)a random error term.
C)a correction for mistakes in measuring X.
D)a correction for the fact that we are taking a sample.

Question 14

In regression terms what does "best fit" mean?

A)The estimated parameters,b₀ and b₁,are minimized.
B)The estimated parameters,b₀ and b₁,are linear.
C)The error terms are as small as possible.
D)The largest error term is as small as possible.

Question 15

The problem of finding the optimal values of b₀ and b₁ is

A)a linear programming problem.
B)an unconstrained nonlinear optimization problem.
C)a goal programming problem.
D)a constrained nonlinear optimization problem.

Question 16

The total sum of squares TSS)is best defined as

A)the sums of squares of the dependent variables.
B)the total variation of Y around its mean.
C)the sums of squares of the predicted values.
D)the variation of Y around its mean plus the variation of Y around the predicted values.

Question 17

Regression analysis is a modeling technique

A)that assumes all data is normally distributed.
B)for analyzing the relationship between dependent and independent variables.
C)for examining linear trend data only.
D)for capturing uncertainty in predicted values of Y.

Question 18

The actual value of a dependent variable will generally differ from the regression equation estimate due to

A)unaccounted for random variation.
B)the inability of the nonlinear Solver to find optimal values.
C)not building the regression model with enough data.
D)the model R² not equal to 1.

Question 19

The terms β₀ and β₁ are referred to as

A)sample statistics
B)random variables
C)population variables
D)population parameters

Question 20

Why do we create a scatter plot of the data in regression analysis?

A)To compute the error terms.
B)Because Excel calculates the function from the scatter plot.
C)To visually check for a relationship between X and Y.
D)To estimate predicted values.

Question 21

What is the correct range for R² values?

A)−1 ≤ R² ≤ 0)
B)−1 ≤ R² ≤ 1)
C)0 ≤ R² ≤ 1)
D)0 ≤ R² ≤ .5)

Question 22

The method of least squares finds parameter values that

A)minimizes TSS.
B)minimizes RSS.
C)minimizes ESS.
D)minimizes ESS + RSS.

Question 23

An analyst has identified 3 independent variables X₁,X₂,X₃)which might be used to predict Y.He has computed the regression equations using all combinations of the variables and the results are summarized in the following table.Which combination of variables provides the best regression results?

A)X₁
B)X₁,X₂ and X₃
C)X₁ and X₂
D)X₂ and X₃

Question 24

The standard prediction error is

A)always smaller than the standard error.
B)used to construct confidence intervals for predicted values.
C)measures the variability in the predicted values.
D)all of these.

Question 25

What is a clear indicator of non-constant variance in a plot of regression model residuals?

A)A non-linear trend in the residual plot.
B)An intercept standard error larger that the estimated intercept coefficient.
C)A funnel shaped trend in the residual plot.
D)The standard errors from each independent variable differ.

Question 26

The standard error measures the

A)variability in the X values.
B)variability in the actual data around the fitted regression function.
C)variability in the independent variable around the fitted regression function.
D)variability in the dependent variable around the fitted regression function.

Question 27

When using the Regression tool in Excel the dependent variable is entered as the

A)X-range.
B)Y-range.
C)dependent-range.
D)independent-range.

Question 28

Based on the following regression output,what proportion of the total variation in Y is explained by X?

A)0.917214
B)0.841282
C)0.821442
D)9.385572

Question 29

Based on the following regression output,what conclusion can you reach about β₁?

A)β₁ = 0,with P-value = 0.016353
B)β₁ ≠ 0,with P-value =0.016353
C)β₁ = 0,with P-value = 0.000186
D)β₁ ≠ 0,with P-value =0.000186

Question 30

R² is also referred to as

A)coefficient of determination.
B)correlation coefficient.
C)total sum of squares.
D)regression sum of squares.

Question 31

What goodness-of-fit measure is commonly used to evaluate a multiple regression function?

A)R²
B)adjusted R²
C)partial R²
D)total R²

Question 32

Based on the following regression output,what conclusion can you reach about ?₀?

A) $\beta _ { 0 } = 0 , \text { with P-value } = 0.016353$
B) $B_{0} \neq 0 \text {, with } P \text {-value }=0.016353$

C) $\beta _ { 0 } = 0 , \text { with p-value } = 0.000186$
D) $\text { B }_0 \neq 0 \text {. with p-value } = 0.000186$

Question 33

An analyst has identified 3 independent variables X₁,X₂,X₃)which might be used to predict Y.He has computed the regression equations using all combinations of the variables and the results are summarized in the following table.Why is the R² value for the X₃ model the same as the R² value for the X₁ and X₃ model,but the Adjusted R² values differ?

A)The standard error for X₁ is greater than the standard error for X₃.
B)X₁ does not reduce ESS enough to compensate for its addition to the model.
C)X₁ does not reduce TSS enough to compensate for its addition to the model.
D)X₁ and X₃ represent similar factors so multicollinearity exists.

Question 34

A variable which takes on m discrete values would be modeled using

A)m − 1)binary variables.
B)m binary variables.
C)m − 1)integer variables.
D)m non-linear variables.

Question 35

Polynomial regression is used when

A)the independent variables are non-linear.
B)there is a non-linear relationship between the dependent and independent variables.
C)there is a non-linear relationship between the independent variables.
D)there is a curvilinear change in the dependent variables.

Question 36

The R² statistic

A)varies between −1 and 1.
B)compares the regression sum of squares to the total sum of squares.
C)accounts for the number of parameters in the regression model.
D)is the ratio of the error sum of squares to the regression sum of squares.

Question 37

When using the Regression tool in Excel the independent variable is entered as the

A)X-range.
B)Y-range.
C)dependent-range.
D)independent-range.

Question 38

Residuals are assumed to be

A)dependent,uniformly distributed random variables.
B)independent,uniformly distributed random variables.
C)dependent,normally distributed random variables.
D)independent,normally distributed random variables.

Question 39

Which of the following is an advantage of using the TREND)function versus the regression tool?

A)The TREND)function provides more statistical information.
B)The TREND)function handles multiple dependent variable data.
C)The TREND)function is dynamically updated when input to the function changes.
D)The TREND)function does not use a least squares regression line.

Question 40

R² is calculated as

A)ESS/TSS
B)1 − RSS/TSS)
C)RSS/ESS
D)RSS/TSS

Question 41

Exhibit 9.3
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A researcher is interested in determining how many calories young men consume.She measured the age of the individuals and recorded how much food they ate each day for a month.The average daily consumption was recorded as the dependent variable.She has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.3.Test the significance of the model and explain which values you used to reach your conclusions.

Question 42

Exhibit 9.2
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A paint manufacturer is interested in knowing how much pressure in pounds per square inch,PSI)builds up inside aerosol cans at various temperatures degrees Fahrenheit).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.2.Interpret the meaning of the "Lower 95%" and "Upper 95%" terms in cells F16:G16 of the spreadsheet.

Question 43

Exhibit 9.1
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A company has built a regression model to predict the number of labor hours Y_i)required to process a batch of parts X_i).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.1.Predict the mean number of labor hours for a batch of 5 parts.

Question 44

Exhibit 9.1
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A company has built a regression model to predict the number of labor hours Y_i)required to process a batch of parts X_i).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.1.What is the estimated regression function for this problem? Explain what the terms in your equation mean.
$$\widehat { \mathrm { Y } } _ { \mathrm { i } } = 4.8400 + 1.4836 \mathrm { X } _ { \mathrm { li } }$$

Question 45

Exhibit 9.3
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A researcher is interested in determining how many calories young men consume.She measured the age of the individuals and recorded how much food they ate each day for a month.The average daily consumption was recorded as the dependent variable.She has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.3.Interpret the meaning of R square in cell B3 of the spreadsheet.

Question 46

Exhibit 9.2
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A paint manufacturer is interested in knowing how much pressure in pounds per square inch,PSI)builds up inside aerosol cans at various temperatures degrees Fahrenheit).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.2.What is the estimated regression function for this problem? Explain what the terms in your equation mean.
$$\widehat { \mathrm { Y } } _ { \mathrm { i } } = 38.1923 + 1.2447 \mathrm { X } _ { \mathrm { l i} }$$

Question 47

Exhibit 9.1
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A company has built a regression model to predict the number of labor hours Y_i)required to process a batch of parts X_i).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.1.Interpret the meaning of the "Lower 95%" and "Upper 95%" terms in cells F16:G16 of the spreadsheet.

Question 48

Exhibit 9.2
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A paint manufacturer is interested in knowing how much pressure in pounds per square inch,PSI)builds up inside aerosol cans at various temperatures degrees Fahrenheit).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.2.Test the significance of the model and explain which values you used to reach your conclusions.

Question 49

Exhibit 9.2
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A paint manufacturer is interested in knowing how much pressure in pounds per square inch,PSI)builds up inside aerosol cans at various temperatures degrees Fahrenheit).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.2.Interpret the meaning of R Square in cell B3 of the spreadsheet.

Question 50

Exhibit 9.1
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A company has built a regression model to predict the number of labor hours Y_i)required to process a batch of parts X_i).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.1.Provide a rough 95% confidence interval on the number of labor hours for a batch of 5 parts.

Question 51

Exhibit 9.2
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A paint manufacturer is interested in knowing how much pressure in pounds per square inch,PSI)builds up inside aerosol cans at various temperatures degrees Fahrenheit).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.2.Predict the mean pressure for a temperature of 120 degrees.

Question 52

Exhibit 9.3
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A researcher is interested in determining how many calories young men consume.She measured the age of the individuals and recorded how much food they ate each day for a month.The average daily consumption was recorded as the dependent variable.She has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.3.What is the estimated regression function for this problem? Explain what the terms in your equation mean
$$\widehat { \mathrm { Y } } _ { \mathrm { i } } = 3995.991 - 54.2303 \mathrm { X } _ { \mathrm { li } }$$

Question 53

Exhibit 9.1
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A company has built a regression model to predict the number of labor hours Y_i)required to process a batch of parts X_i).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.1.Interpret the meaning of R Square in cell B3 of the spreadsheet.

Question 54

Exhibit 9.3
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A researcher is interested in determining how many calories young men consume.She measured the age of the individuals and recorded how much food they ate each day for a month.The average daily consumption was recorded as the dependent variable.She has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.3.Interpret the meaning of the "Lower 95%" and "Upper 95%" terms in cells F16:G16 of the spreadsheet.

Question 55

The company would like to build a prediction interval on the time for a new batch of 8 parts.What formula should be entered in cells B17:F21 of the following spreadsheet to compute this prediction interval? Partial results of the Regression analysis of the data are provided below.

Question 56

Exhibit 9.1
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A company has built a regression model to predict the number of labor hours Y_i)required to process a batch of parts X_i).It has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.1.Test the significance of the model and explain which values you used to reach your conclusions.

Question 57

Exhibit 9.3
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A researcher is interested in determining how many calories young men consume.She measured the age of the individuals and recorded how much food they ate each day for a month.The average daily consumption was recorded as the dependent variable.She has developed the following Excel spreadsheet of the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.3.Predict the mean number of calories consumed by a 19 year old man.

Question 58

The researcher would like to build a prediction interval on the calories consumed by an 18 year old man.What formula should be entered in cells B17:F21 of the following spreadsheet to compute this prediction interval? Partial results of the Regression analysis of the data are provided below.

Question 59

The company would like to build a prediction interval on the pressure for a can with a temperature of 125 degrees.What formula should be entered in cells B17:F21 of the following spreadsheet to compute this prediction interval? Partial results of the Regression analysis of the data are provided below.

Question 60

Exhibit 9.4
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A charitable organization wants to determine what type of people donate to charities like itself.The charity felt that a person's education in years),annual income,$1,000)and the number of children the person had were important variables to consider.The charity developed regression models for all of the possible combinations of these three variables but does not know what to do with the results.

Refer to Exhibit 9.4.Based on the data in the table which is the best model for the charity to use? Explain which
values you used to reach your conclusion.

Question 61

Exhibit 9.7
The partial regression output below applies to the following questions.

Refer to Exhibit 9.7.What is the SS for Total?

Question 62

Exhibit 9.6
The partial regression output below applies to the following questions.

Refer to Exhibit 9.6.What is the F-statistic value?

Question 63

The forecasting model that makes use of the least squares method is called

A)regression
B)naive approach
C)moving average
D)exponential smoothing

Question 64

Exhibit 9.5
The following questions are based on the description and spreadsheet below.
An analyst has identified 3 independent variables X₁,X₂,X₃)which might be used to predict Y.He has computed the regression equations using all of the variables and the results are summarized in the following table.
$\begin{array}{lrrrl}\text { Independent }\\\text { Variable}& \text { Adjusted }\\\text { the } & \mathrm{R}^{2} & -\mathrm{R}^{2} & \mathrm{~S}_{\mathrm{e}} & \text { Parameter Estimates }\\\hline\mathrm{X}_{1} & 0.00089 & -0.1240 & 23.548 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=93.7174, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=0.922 \\\mathrm{X}_{2} & 0.38700 & 0.3104 & 18.448 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=57.0803, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=1.545 \\\mathrm{X}_{1} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{2} & 0.39100 & 0.2170 & 19.654 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=50.2927, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=1.952, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=1.554 \\\mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.84130 & 0.8214 & 9.3858 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=31.6238, \mathrm{~b}_{3}=1.132 \\\mathrm{X}_{1} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.84130 & 0.7960 & 10.033 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=31.133, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=0.148, \mathrm{~b}_{3}=1.132 \\\mathrm{X}_{2} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.98630 & 0.9824 & 2.948 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=14.169, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=0.985, \mathrm{~b}_{3}=0.995 \\\mathrm{X}_{1}, \mathrm{X}_{2} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.98710 & 0.9807 & 3.085 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=11.113, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=0.899, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=0.990, \mathrm{~b}\end{array}$


-Refer to Exhibit 9.5.Predict the mean value based on X₁,X₂,X₃)= 3,32,50).Use the best predictive model based on data from the table.

Question 65

A pattern resulting from random variation or unexplained causes is called

A)noise
B)trend
C)seasonality
D)time series

Question 66

In regression analysis,the total variation is:

A)the sum of the squared deviations of each value of y from the mean of x
B)the sum of the explained variation and unexplained variation
C)the standard error of the forecast
D)equal to R²

Question 67

A persistent upward or downward movement of data is called

A)trend
B)seasonality
C)irregular variation
D)dampening signal

Question 68

Exhibit 9.7
The partial regression output below applies to the following questions.

Refer to Exhibit 9.7.What is the SS for Residual and MS for Residual?

Question 69

R² measures

A)the percentage of variability in the dependent variable,Y,explained by the model
B)the unexplained variability
C)the ratio of RSS/ESS
D)the model sophistication

Question 70

Exhibit 9.4
The following questions are based on the problem description and spreadsheet below.
A charitable organization wants to determine what type of people donate to charities like itself.The charity felt that a person's education in years),annual income,$1,000)and the number of children the person had were important variables to consider.The charity developed regression models for all of the possible combinations of these three variables but does not know what to do with the results.


-Refer to Exhibit 9.4.Predict the mean donation by a person with 16 years of education,$90,000 annual income and 2 children.Use a full model based on data from the table.

Question 71

How many independent variables are there in simple regression analysis?

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 72

Exhibit 9.6
The partial regression output below applies to the following questions.

Refer to Exhibit 9.6.What is the MS for Residual?

Question 73

Exhibit 9.5
The following questions are based on the description and spreadsheet below.
An analyst has identified 3 independent variables X₁,X₂,X₃)which might be used to predict Y.He has computed the regression equations using all of the variables and the results are summarized in the following table.
$\begin{array}{lrrrl}\text { Independent }\\\text { Variable}& \text { Adjusted }\\\text { the } & \mathrm{R}^{2} & -\mathrm{R}^{2} & \mathrm{~S}_{\mathrm{e}} & \text { Parameter Estimates }\\\hline\mathrm{X}_{1} & 0.00089 & -0.1240 & 23.548 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=93.7174, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=0.922 \\\mathrm{X}_{2} & 0.38700 & 0.3104 & 18.448 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=57.0803, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=1.545 \\\mathrm{X}_{1} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{2} & 0.39100 & 0.2170 & 19.654 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=50.2927, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=1.952, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=1.554 \\\mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.84130 & 0.8214 & 9.3858 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=31.6238, \mathrm{~b}_{3}=1.132 \\\mathrm{X}_{1} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.84130 & 0.7960 & 10.033 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=31.133, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=0.148, \mathrm{~b}_{3}=1.132 \\\mathrm{X}_{2} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.98630 & 0.9824 & 2.948 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=14.169, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=0.985, \mathrm{~b}_{3}=0.995 \\\mathrm{X}_{1}, \mathrm{X}_{2} \text { and } \mathrm{X}_{3} & 0.98710 & 0.9807 & 3.085 & \mathrm{~b}_{0}=11.113, \mathrm{~b}_{1}=0.899, \mathrm{~b}_{2}=0.990, \mathrm{~b}\end{array}$


-Refer to Exhibit 9.5.Based on the data in the table which is the best model for the charity to use? Explain which
values you used to reach your conclusion.

Question 74

Project 9.1 ? Test Stand Cost Analysis Estimation
Handel Manufacturing produces test stands for various maintenance functions ranging from automobile to jet airline testing stations.For years,their cost estimating function was based on a myriad of historical data fed into a cost analysis model that produced very accurate estimates of both development and support costs for various proposed test stands.James Mudd was a recent hire into the cost analysis shop.Unfortunately,during his first week on the job,James deleted the cost analysis database and failed to maintain a backup of the model.Fortunately,all is not lost.The computer support personnel can come in Monday and retrieve the model using their system backup tapes.
Unfortunately,the cost proposals for three new test stand development and deployment projects are due first thing Monday morning.Since James recently left the company,you have been tasked to complete the cost estimate portion of the proposals.
After much gnashing of your teeth,you settle down to make the best of what you initially believe is a losing situation.While studying James' files you find historical records on 25 recent test stand development and deployment projects.Rejuvenated,you realize you can succeed in this prematurely perceived doomed situation.All you need to do is analyze this historical data,develop some cost estimating functions using regression,and then use your regression models to develop estimates for the three projects due Monday.The historical data in the files is the following.
Test Stand Product Cost Estimation

The data estimates for the three cost proposal due Monday is the following:
Estimates for New Lines
$\begin{array}{llllllll}&\text { Lines of } & \text {Reparable } & \text { Primary } & \text {Deployed } & \text { Estmated } & \text {Estmated }\\&\text { Code } & \text { Items } & \text { Functions } & \text { Sites }& \text { Sales } & \text { Life } & \text { R\&M }\\\hline1 & 5000 & 7 & 4 & 400 & 4000 & 7.5 & 0.965857 \\2 & 7500 & 5 & 5 & 450 & 4500 & 8.5 & 0.976311 \\3 & 34 n 0 & 6 & 3 & 375 & 3750 & 6 & 0.930541\end{array}$


One thing unclear from reading the files was on the form of the cost estimating relationships contained within the lost cost analysis model.You are somewhat sure the regression models were not polynomial in form,but you are not certain of this fact.You are not even sure which variables were included in the model for development cost and which variables were included in the model for support costs.However,you are undaunted because you know you can develop accurate models and produce good cost estimates for each of the proposed projects.
Develop appropriate models for development and for support costs.Use these models to develop cost estimates for each of the new lines of test stands.For each of these cost estimates provide 95% confidence intervals for the predicted values.

Question 75

In time series regression analysis

A)the dependent variable represents time
B)the independent variable represents time
C)the sign of slope,b,is usually negative
D)the sign of slope,b,is usually positive

Question 76

Which of the following cannot be negative?

A)coefficient of determination
B)coefficient of correlation
C)coefficient of the independent variable,x,in the regression equation
D)y-intercept in the regression equation

Question 77

The adjusted R² statistic

A)is equal to the value of unadjusted R²
B)adjusts R² for the degrees of freedom in the multiple regression model
C)accounts for the parameters in the multiple regression model
D)is always greater than R² unadjusted

Question 78

Assume you have chosen to use all three variables in your model.Test the significance of the model and explain which values you used to reach your conclusion.

Question 79

How many binary variables are required to encode a person's age group as being either young,middle-age or old? What are the variables and what are the meanings of their 0,1 values?

Question 80

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cost and accuracy in forecasting?

A)low cost methods are always less accurate
B)statistical methods are more costly and more accurate
C)there is a tradeoff between cost and accuracy
D)cost should not be considered in business forecasting