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nummyann

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You have obtained data on test scores and student-teacher ratios in region A and region B of your state. Region B, on average, has lower student-teacher ratios than region A. You decide to run the following regression.
 
  Yi = 0+ 1X1i + 2X2i + 3X3i+ui
 
  where X1 is the class size in region A, X2 is the difference between the class size between region A and B, and X3 is the class size in region B. Your regression package shows a message indicating that it cannot estimate the above equation. What is the problem here and how can it be fixed? Explain the problem in terms of the rank of the X matrix.
  What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following are good reasons for an applied econometrician to learn some econometric theory, with the exception of
 
  A) turning your statistical software from a black box into a flexible toolkit from which you are able to select the right tool for a given job.
  B) understanding econometric theory lets you appreciate why these tools work and what assumptions are required for each tool to work properly.
  C) learning how to invert a 44 matrix by hand.
  D) helping you recognize when a tool will not work well in an application and when it is time for you to look for a different econometric approach.



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tranoy

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: There is perfect multicollinearity here, in that X2 = X1-X3, hence the X matrix (and the X'X) matrix does not have full rank (rank = 3 here, not 4). If the X'X is singular, you cannot invert it, since its determinant is zero. Dropping one of the three explanatory variables allows you to estimate the above equation.

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Answer: C




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Wow, this really help


ashely1112

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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