Before Starting Ensure You Have 420 Observations Do Not Dele
Before Starting Ensure You Have 420 Observations Do Not Delete Any O
Before starting, ensure you have 420 observations. Do not delete any observations. The dependent variable for all regressions is testscr. In the Economic Control variables table, Y indicates it was included and N indicates that the variable was not included while running the regression. The numbers reported in the top portion of the table are parameter estimates, while those in brackets are the standard errors.
Questions: 1. Replicate the regressions with HC1 heteroskedastic errors in the table on the next page. Report the SER and R-square as well. Please arrange your results in the same format. (7 regression x 1=7 points) For example, in Model (1) in the table on the next page, the run is: 2. For Model 6, run and interpret the hypothesis tests in the lower portion of the table. (3 tests x 1 point = 3 points)
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Introduction
The purpose of this analysis is to replicate and extend the regression models presented in the provided table, specifically focusing on incorporating HC1 heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors. The dependent variable under consideration is testscr, and the objective is to understand how the regression coefficients, the standard error estimates, the Standard Error of Regression (SER), and the R-squared values are affected by this adjustment. Additionally, hypothesis testing on Model 6 offers insights into the significance of specific variables within the model, which can inform interpretations regarding their predictive power and relevance.
Data Preparation and Initial Assumptions
Before proceeding with the analysis, it is crucial to verify that the dataset contains exactly 420 observations, as specified. This means confirming the completeness of the data and ensuring no observations are removed or deleted, to maintain the integrity and representativeness of the sample. The dependent variable, testscr, is to be used across all regression models, with independent variables selected based on the provided table, which indicates inclusion with a 'Y' or exclusion with an 'N' in the economic control variables table.
Replicating Regression Models with HC1 Errors
The core task involves rerunning all seven regression models with heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors (HC1). The HC1 estimator adjusts the standard errors to be robust against heteroskedasticity, providing more reliable inference when the variance of errors is not constant. This process involves estimating the same regression equations but calculating the standard errors using the HC1 method rather than the conventional OLS assumptions.
For each model, the following outputs should be reported:
- Parameter estimates for each predictor variable.
- Standard errors in brackets, adjusted for heteroskedasticity (HC1).
- The SER (Standard Error of Regression), representing the standard deviation of the residuals, which measures the overall dispersion of the observed values around the fitted regression line.
- The R-squared value, indicating the proportion of variance in the dependent variable explained by the model.
Reporting should mirror the format of the original table, including the same variable order, coefficient estimates, and error brackets.
Hypothesis Testing for Model 6
In Model 6, hypothesis tests are provided in the lower section of the original table. These typically include tests of the joint significance of certain variables or specific parameter restrictions. For this task:
- Conduct F-tests or t-tests as appropriate to evaluate hypotheses such as whether certain coefficients are equal to zero.
- Interpret the p-values and test statistics to determine the significance levels.
- Discuss whether the null hypotheses are rejected or not, and elaborate on the implications of these results concerning the variables' explanatory power.
Results and Interpretation
The replication should include a detailed discussion of the findings:
- Comparison of the original and re-estimated models' coefficients and standard errors.
- The impact of using HC1 heteroskedasticity-consistent errors on the statistical significance of variables.
- How the SER and R-squared values differ or remain stable across models.
- Interpretation of hypothesis test outcomes in Model 6, especially focusing on whether certain variables significantly contribute to explaining testscr.
Conclusion
This exercise enhances the understanding of heteroskedasticity-robust inference in regression analysis. Employing HC1 standard errors provides more reliable statistical inference in the presence of heteroskedasticity. The comparison underscores the importance of using robust error estimates to avoid mistaken conclusions about the significance of predictors. Furthermore, hypothesis testing clarifies whether specific variables have a statistically significant effect on the dependent variable, testscr, guiding substantive interpretations in economic research.
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