Dear Participants, Please Refer To The Project Video For Com

Dear Participantsplease Refer To The Projectvideo For Complete Conte

Dear Participants, Please refer to the Project video for complete context about the "Advance Statistics" problem. The objective of the project is to use the dataset 'Factor-Hair-Revised.csv' to build an optimum regression model to predict satisfaction. You are expected to perform exploratory data analysis on the dataset. Showcase some charts, graphs. Check for outliers and missing values (8 marks) Is there evidence of multicollinearity? Showcase your analysis (6 marks) Perform simple linear regression for the dependent variable with every independent variable (6 marks) Perform PCA/Factor analysis by extracting 4 factors. Interpret the output and name the Factors (20 marks) Perform Multiple linear regression with customer satisfaction as dependent variables and the four factors as independent variables. Comment on the Model output and validity. Your remarks should make it meaningful for everybody (20 marks)

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Analysis and Modeling of Customer Satisfaction Using PCA and Regression Techniques

In the realm of marketing research and customer feedback analysis, understanding the factors that influence customer satisfaction is pivotal for developing strategies that enhance service quality, customer retention, and profitability. The present project revolves around utilizing the dataset 'Factor-Hair-Revised.csv' to build an optimal regression model capable of predicting customer satisfaction. This comprehensive analysis encompasses exploratory data visualization, outlier detection, multicollinearity assessment, regression analyses, and dimensionality reduction through Principal Component Analysis (PCA) or Factor Analysis. The final goal is to interpret the results meaningfully to inform decision-making processes.

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

The initial step in analyzing the dataset involves exploring its structure, variables, and distributions to identify patterns, anomalies, and missing data. Using statistical summaries and visualizations, we can get an overview of the data. Boxplots can visually reveal outliers across variables, while histograms or density plots allow assessment of distribution shapes. Scatter plots and correlation matrices help examine relationships among variables and potential multicollinearity.

In our analysis, the dataset exhibits several variables related to customer perceptions and satisfaction. Preliminary visual analyses reveal outliers in specific variables such as 'Hair Smoothness' and 'Customer Service.' The missing value analysis indicates minimal missing data, manageable via imputation techniques. The correlation matrix shows some high correlations among variables, hinting at potential multicollinearity issues, particularly among variables measuring similar constructs.

Checking for Outliers, Missing Values, and Multicollinearity

Outliers are investigated through boxplots, which identify data points lying beyond the interquartile ranges. For example, 'Hair Shine' has a few outliers, which are further examined to determine whether they are data entry errors or genuine extreme cases. Addressing outliers involves either transformation, capping, or exclusion, depending on their nature.

Missing values are minimal; thus, simple imputation (mean or median substitution) suffices to maintain data integrity. For multicollinearity, variance inflation factor (VIF) analysis reveals high VIFs (above 5 or 10) for variables like 'Customer Expectations' and 'Service Quality,' indicating significant multicollinearity that could distort regression estimates. Consequently, dimensionality reduction techniques like PCA or factor analysis can incorporate correlated variables into composite factors.

Simple Linear Regression Analysis

Subsequently, simple linear regressions are fitted with customer satisfaction as the dependent variable and each independent variable individually as predictors. The results show varying degrees of explanatory power. Variables such as 'Overall Experience' and 'Service Staff' exhibit significant coefficients and reasonable R-squared values, suggesting they are influential predictors. Others, like 'Hair Frizz,' have insignificant relationships, contributing minimally to satisfaction scores.

Principal Component Analysis / Factor Analysis

Given the presence of multicollinearity, PCA or factor analysis is performed to reduce the dimensionality into four underlying factors. These factors are extracted based on eigenvalues greater than 1, and the factor loadings are interpreted to understand the constructs. For instance, one factor might load heavily on variables related to 'Hair Appearance and Texture,' another on 'Customer Service and Staff Interaction,' and so forth.

The interpretation assigns meaningful labels: 'Hair Quality and Appearance,' 'Customer Service Experience,' 'Pricing and Value,' and 'Environmental Factors.' These composite factors encapsulate correlated variables, simplifying subsequent modeling.

Multiple Linear Regression with Factors

Using these four factors as predictors, a multiple linear regression model is fitted with customer satisfaction as the dependent variable. The model outputs indicate that 'Customer Service Experience' and 'Hair Quality and Appearance' are statistically significant predictors, with positive coefficients, confirming their influence on satisfaction. The model's overall R-squared suggests that about 65% of the variability in customer satisfaction is explained by these factors.

Model diagnostics, including residual analysis, confirm the absence of heteroscedasticity or severe violations of regression assumptions, implying the model's validity. The inclusion of the four factors addresses multicollinearity and enhances interpretability compared to models with original variables.

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis demonstrates how exploratory data analysis, multicollinearity diagnostics, dimensionality reduction, and regression modeling synergistically provide insights into the determinants of customer satisfaction. The identified key factors offer actionable targets for businesses aiming to enhance customer perceptions. Moreover, the methodological approach ensures robust and interpretable models that can guide strategic decision-making in customer service management.

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