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Use data (attached) to solve the following questions using Excel (1) Eliminate duplexes and properties with prices over $850,000 from the data. Eliminate non-numeric variables and redundant variables from the data. (2) Which variable correlates most strongly with price? (3) Find the regression line Y = β0 + β1x with the variable chosen in the previous problem. [The lm function in R or the Analysis ToolPak add-in for Excel will do ] for the remaining problems, consider the following variables associated with each property. x1 = number of bedrooms x2 = number of bathrooms x3 = number of stories x4 = square footage x5 = house has pool? (4) Construct the multivariable least squares model with predictors x1, x2, x3, x4, x5. [First, convert x5 to binary.] (5) Use a hypothesis test to determine if the model is useful for predicting home values at a level α. State the p-value and interpret. (6) Are any variables not useful predictors of home price at significance level α = 0.05? State the p-values of any rejected variables. What does this mean practically?

Paper For Above instruction

Analyzing real estate data to predict property prices involves multiple steps, including data cleaning, correlation analysis, simple and multiple regression modeling, and hypothesis testing. This paper walks through each of these steps systematically, illustrating how to utilize Excel's features such as the Analysis ToolPak for statistical analysis, including regression and correlation.

Data Cleaning and Preparation

The first step involves cleaning the dataset to ensure the accuracy and relevance of subsequent analyses. Specifically, properties with duplexes are eliminated, as they may have different valuation dynamics compared to single-family homes (Gyourko & Saiz, 2006). Additionally, properties with prices exceeding $850,000 are removed to focus the analysis on the typical market segment, reducing potential skewness caused by luxury properties (Hoesli et al., 2014). Non-numeric variables, such as property type or textual descriptions, are discarded, along with any redundant variables that do not contribute meaningful information to the model (Yahaya, 2016).

Correlation Analysis

Identifying the variable most strongly correlated with property price provides a foundation for initial modeling. Using Excel's CORREL function or the Analysis ToolPak's correlation analysis feature, we analyze the pairwise correlations between price and other numeric variables. The variable with the highest absolute correlation coefficient is deemed most strongly associated with property price (Cohen et al., 2013). Suppose this variable turns out to be the square footage (x4), which intuitively makes sense given its importance in property valuation.

Simple Regression Modeling

Next, constructing a simple linear regression model with the identified variable—square footage—is straightforward in Excel using the Analysis ToolPak's Regression feature. This yields estimates of the intercept (β0) and slope (β1), along with statistical significance tests. The regression equation provides an initial understanding of how changes in square footage influence property prices, with R-squared indicating the proportion of variance explained (Zhou & Poon, 2017).

Multivariable Least Squares Model

Expanding to a multivariable model involves incorporating multiple predictors: number of bedrooms (x1), bathrooms (x2), stories (x3), square footage (x4), and whether the house has a pool (x5). Since x5 is categorical (yes/no), it must be converted into a binary variable—1 indicating presence of a pool, 0 otherwise (Kohavi & Provost, 2002). The multiple regression analysis then estimates the combined effect of these variables on house prices, providing coefficients, standard errors, t-values, and p-values.

Hypothesis Testing of the Model

To determine the usefulness of the multivariable model, an F-test examines whether the regression as a whole is statistically significant at the chosen alpha level (e.g., α=0.05). The resulting p-value indicates the probability of observing such an F-statistic under the null hypothesis that none of the predictors have an effect. For instance, a p-value of 0.001 suggests strong evidence that the model improves prediction over the mean (Gelman & Hill, 2006). In practical terms, a significant model supports its utility for valuation.

Assessment of Individual Predictors

Further, scrutinizing individual predictor p-values identifies which variables are statistically significant contributors. Variables with p-values less than 0.05 are considered significant predictors; those exceeding this threshold are not. For example, if the variable 'number of bedrooms' yields a p-value of 0.08, it may not be a meaningful predictor given the current data context. Non-significant variables imply their estimated effects are indistinguishable from zero within the sample, indicating they do not improve the model's predictive power. Practically, excluding these variables simplifies the model without sacrificing accuracy, enhancing interpretability and reducing overfitting risks (James et al., 2013).

Conclusion

Through systematic data cleaning, correlation analysis, and regression modeling, this process demonstrates how Excel's statistical tools enable real estate professionals and analysts to identify key factors influencing property prices. Recognizing significant predictors supports more informed valuation methods, investment decisions, and policy formulations. The practical implications emphasize the importance of focusing on variables with proven predictive power and understanding the limitations of models that include statistically insignificant factors.

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