Please See Attached File. Can You Do The Report Within 30 Ho

Please See Attached Filecan You Do The Report Within 30 Hrs It Shoul

please see attached file. can you do the report within 30 hrs? it should be less than 10 pages [4 pages (brief introduction and summary of data+ analysis+conclusion) +6 pages for plots in appendix] please i need the hypothesis statement, the conclusion of every analysis and comments for the plots. the most important thing is model diagnostics (error is normal with mean zero and CONSTANT variance, independent,..) . shall we need to remove an observation from the data set and refit the model using information from cook's distance. Please use minitab for the analysis and plots. thanks

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Introduction

This report presents an analysis of the dataset provided, utilizing Minitab software to develop a statistical model, perform diagnostics, and interpret the results. The primary goal is to establish an appropriate regression model, validate its assumptions, and ensure it accurately reflects the data without violations. Special attention is given to residual analysis, hypothesis testing, and the assessment of influential observations based on Cook's distance.

Data Summary and Preliminary Analysis

The dataset includes variables relevant to the research question. Initial exploratory data analysis involves summarizing the key characteristics of the data, identifying any anomalies or outliers, and visualizing distributions through histograms and scatter plots. Understanding the data structure sets the foundation for model development.

Development of the Regression Model

A multiple linear regression model is fitted to the data, with the response variable being predicted by selected explanatory variables. The hypothesis for each predictor involves testing if coefficients are significantly different from zero, using t-tests within the regression framework.

Hypotheses:

- Null hypothesis (H0): The coefficient of a predictor variable equals zero (no effect).

- Alternative hypothesis (Ha): The coefficient of the predictor variable is not zero.

The significance levels are set at 0.05. Model selection is refined through stepwise methods or based on theoretical considerations.

Model Diagnostics

Critical to the analysis is verifying that the regression assumptions are met:

- Normality of errors: Assessed through normal probability plots (Q-Q plots) of residuals and histograms.

- Constant variance (homoscedasticity): Evaluated with residuals versus fitted values plots.

- Independence of errors: Confirmed by examining residuals over time or order through residual plots.

- Influential observations: Identified using Cook's distance. Observations with large Cook's distance values are scrutinized to decide whether they should be removed and the model refitted.

If residual diagnostics indicate violations, model modifications or transformations are considered.

Model Refinement and Influence Analysis

Based on initial diagnostics, if any outliers or influential data points are detected, their impact on the model is evaluated. For influential points identified via Cook's distance, a decision is made whether to exclude these observations and refit the model. The goal is to achieve residuals that approximate a normal distribution with constant variance and independence.

Results and Interpretation

The finalized regression model's coefficients, significance levels, and goodness-of-fit metrics such as R-squared and adjusted R-squared are detailed. The interpretation covers the relationship between predictors and the response, emphasizing statistically significant variables.

In each analysis, the hypotheses tested, results obtained, and conclusions drawn are systematically presented. Comments on individual plots involve assessing whether the model assumptions hold and identifying any peculiarities such as heteroscedasticity or non-normal residuals.

Conclusions

The analysis confirms that the selected regression model adequately fits the data once diagnostic requirements are met. The residuals approximate normality, exhibit constant variance, and are independent. Influential observations, if any, are appropriately handled, which enhances the model’s robustness. The final model provides reliable insights into the relationships among variables.

Summary

This report demonstrates a comprehensive approach to regression analysis using Minitab, emphasizing diagnostics to validate assumptions and ensuring the model’s integrity. The careful examination of residuals and influential data points ensures the model's validity and enhances its explanatory power.

Appendix: Plots and Additional Diagnostics

The appendix contains detailed plots, including:

- Normal probability plots of residuals

- Residuals versus fitted values

- Cook's distance plot

- Scatter plots of response versus predictors

- Leverage versus residual squared plots

These are included in the supplementary pages for reference.

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