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7.3.2 Applications with Examples - II

Introduction

  • Objective: This session demonstrates the application of multiple linear regression (MLR) to analyze household debt as influenced by monthly payments and utilities.
  • Context: Using data from a household survey, this analysis explores how different expense types correlate with household debt, aiming to improve financial strategy and planning.

Dataset Overview

  • Variables:
  • Dependent Variable (Y): Household debt.
  • Independent Variables (X1 and X2): Monthly payment and utilities.

Regression Analysis Procedure

  • Tool Used: Analysis ToolPak in Excel.
  • Setup: The dependent variable (household debt) is set against two independent variables (monthly payment and utilities) to establish the regression model.

Key Findings

  • Regression Model Results:
  • Estimated Regression Equation: \( \text{Debt} = 13081.6 + 0.0246 \times \text{First Income} + 2.09 \times \text{Monthly Payment} \)
  • Adjusted R-Squared: 0.448, indicating that approximately 44.8% of the variability in household debt is explained by the model.

Enhanced Analysis

  • R-Squared Analysis:
  • Achieved a higher R-squared value of 0.67 when utilities were included, compared to previous models. This suggests a stronger explanatory power with the inclusion of utilities.
  • Standard Errors and Statistical Significance:
  • Observed a decrease in standard errors, indicating more precise estimates.
  • Both the F-test and T-tests confirmed the significance of the model and individual predictors, indicating reliable associations.

Discussion of Results

  • Understanding Outcomes:
  • The integration of utilities into the regression model significantly improved the explanation of variations in household debt.
  • It was noted that higher utility payments might correlate with higher debt levels, though causality cannot be inferred, only association.

Residual Analysis

  • Standardized Residuals:
  • Most residuals fell within acceptable ranges, indicating that the model's assumptions about normality and homogeneity of variance were largely met.
  • Residual Plots Analysis:
  • No apparent patterns or systematic deviations were observed in the residual plots against monthly payments, utilities, and the predicted values of debt, supporting the model's appropriateness.

Conclusion

  • Model Effectiveness:
  • This MLR model provided a robust framework for understanding how different types of expenses impact household debt.
  • Next Steps:
  • Recommendations include further refining the model by exploring additional variables and conducting cross-validation to assess model stability and predictive power.
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