The multiple linear regression model aims to predict water cases produced from four predictor variables: run time, downtime, setup time, and efficiency. Preliminary analysis found run time has the highest correlation to water cases. Residual analysis showed non-constant variance, so a square root transformation of water cases was tested but did not improve the model. Further analysis is needed to develop the best-fitting multiple linear regression model.
This document analyzes different models for estimating the impact of the minimum wage on average wage and employment in Puerto Rico. It estimates several equations using ordinary least squares regression and two-stage least squares to account for endogeneity. The best specified model uses real wage and population growth rate as instruments in a simultaneous equations model to estimate the impact of minimum wage on real average wage and population-adjusted employment while avoiding simultaneity bias.
The document reports descriptive statistics for two groups ("sixtypercent" and "fiftypercent") across multiple trials. It provides the number of observations, minimum and maximum values, mean, and standard deviation for each group in each trial. One-sample t-tests are also reported comparing the mean of each group to a test value of 0 for each trial.
The document presents a methodology for removing serial correlation from hedge fund return time series data in order to determine the "true" underlying returns. It describes the Okunev White model, which can eliminate autocorrelation of any order from a time series. The document then applies this model to various hedge fund indices, finding significant reductions in autocorrelation and changes to the distributions and risk measures of the returns. Key impacts included a right shift of negatively skewed distributions and reduced kurtosis, as well as lower values for risk ratios like the Sharpe ratio.
The document presents a case study where Lisa wants to open a beauty store and needs data to support her belief that women in her local area spend more than the national average of $59 every 3 months on fragrance products. Lisa takes a random sample of 25 women in her area and finds the sample mean is $68.10 with a standard deviation of $14.46. She conducts a one-sample t-test to test if the population mean is greater than $59. The test statistic is 3.1484 with a p-value of 0.0021, which is less than the significance level of 0.05. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the population mean is indeed greater than $
PREDICTION OF FUTURE RATINGS OF COMPANIES, THOSE ARE RATED BY BROKER FIRMSAlgoix Technologies LLP
The document describes research on predicting future ratings of companies rated by broker firms. Several regression models are analyzed with the star rating as the dependent variable and variables like trade execution, ease of use, and range of offerings as independent variables. The best-fitting model has an R-squared value of 0.956, indicating it accounts for over 95% of the variation in star ratings. This model relates the square of the star rating to transformed versions of the independent variables.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, Error Analysis, Random and Systematic ErrorLawrence kok
Every measurement has an associated error that affects its precision and accuracy. There are two types of errors - random error and systematic error. Random error affects precision while systematic error affects accuracy. Precision refers to the closeness of repeated measurements while accuracy refers to how close the measurement is to the true value. The percentage uncertainty of a measurement is calculated as the sum of the percentage uncertainties of the individual quantities involved. Measurements with uncertainties that account for the total percentage error are considered reliable while those with uncertainties that do not account for the total percentage error may have unidentified systematic errors. Reducing random errors involves improving measurement techniques while reducing systematic errors involves improving equipment calibration and measurement methods.
Diabetes data - model assessment using RGregg Barrett
This document analyzes different regression models to predict disease progression in diabetes patients using baseline measurements. It finds that a lasso regression model with predictors for sex, BMI, blood pressure, HDL, triglycerides and glucose performs best, with the lowest test error. This model is recommended for further consideration due to its predictive accuracy and interpretable sparse coefficients.
This document analyzes different models for estimating the impact of the minimum wage on average wage and employment in Puerto Rico. It estimates several equations using ordinary least squares regression and two-stage least squares to account for endogeneity. The best specified model uses real wage and population growth rate as instruments in a simultaneous equations model to estimate the impact of minimum wage on real average wage and population-adjusted employment while avoiding simultaneity bias.
The document reports descriptive statistics for two groups ("sixtypercent" and "fiftypercent") across multiple trials. It provides the number of observations, minimum and maximum values, mean, and standard deviation for each group in each trial. One-sample t-tests are also reported comparing the mean of each group to a test value of 0 for each trial.
The document presents a methodology for removing serial correlation from hedge fund return time series data in order to determine the "true" underlying returns. It describes the Okunev White model, which can eliminate autocorrelation of any order from a time series. The document then applies this model to various hedge fund indices, finding significant reductions in autocorrelation and changes to the distributions and risk measures of the returns. Key impacts included a right shift of negatively skewed distributions and reduced kurtosis, as well as lower values for risk ratios like the Sharpe ratio.
The document presents a case study where Lisa wants to open a beauty store and needs data to support her belief that women in her local area spend more than the national average of $59 every 3 months on fragrance products. Lisa takes a random sample of 25 women in her area and finds the sample mean is $68.10 with a standard deviation of $14.46. She conducts a one-sample t-test to test if the population mean is greater than $59. The test statistic is 3.1484 with a p-value of 0.0021, which is less than the significance level of 0.05. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the population mean is indeed greater than $
PREDICTION OF FUTURE RATINGS OF COMPANIES, THOSE ARE RATED BY BROKER FIRMSAlgoix Technologies LLP
The document describes research on predicting future ratings of companies rated by broker firms. Several regression models are analyzed with the star rating as the dependent variable and variables like trade execution, ease of use, and range of offerings as independent variables. The best-fitting model has an R-squared value of 0.956, indicating it accounts for over 95% of the variation in star ratings. This model relates the square of the star rating to transformed versions of the independent variables.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, Error Analysis, Random and Systematic ErrorLawrence kok
Every measurement has an associated error that affects its precision and accuracy. There are two types of errors - random error and systematic error. Random error affects precision while systematic error affects accuracy. Precision refers to the closeness of repeated measurements while accuracy refers to how close the measurement is to the true value. The percentage uncertainty of a measurement is calculated as the sum of the percentage uncertainties of the individual quantities involved. Measurements with uncertainties that account for the total percentage error are considered reliable while those with uncertainties that do not account for the total percentage error may have unidentified systematic errors. Reducing random errors involves improving measurement techniques while reducing systematic errors involves improving equipment calibration and measurement methods.
Diabetes data - model assessment using RGregg Barrett
This document analyzes different regression models to predict disease progression in diabetes patients using baseline measurements. It finds that a lasso regression model with predictors for sex, BMI, blood pressure, HDL, triglycerides and glucose performs best, with the lowest test error. This model is recommended for further consideration due to its predictive accuracy and interpretable sparse coefficients.
The normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution that is symmetric and bell-shaped. It is defined by two parameters: the mean (μ) and the standard deviation (σ). The standard normal distribution refers to a normal distribution with a mean of 0 and standard deviation of 1. The normal distribution and standard normal distribution have many useful properties and applications in statistics. Tables of the standard normal distribution are often used to find probabilities associated with the normal distribution.
The document defines and provides examples for calculating the coefficient of variation, which is a measure used to compare the dispersion of data sets. It gives the formula for coefficient of variation as the standard deviation divided by the mean, expressed as a percentage. Two examples are shown comparing the stability of prices between two cities and production between two manufacturing plants, with the data set having the lower coefficient of variation considered more consistent or stable.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, Error Analysis, Random and Systematic ErrorLawrence kok
- correct
) ́100%
correct
2.24 - 2.15
%Error = (
) ́100% = 4.2%
2.15
T = (2.24 ± 2%)
% Random Error
2%
The document provides an overview of random and systematic errors in measurement. It discusses that every measurement has an associated error and no measurement is perfectly precise or accurate. It describes the three types of measurements as not precise and not accurate, precise and accurate, and precise but not accurate. The document outlines the two main types of errors as systematic errors, which affect accuracy, and random errors, which affect precision. It provides examples of sources of
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty calculation and significant figuresLawrence kok
1) Significant figures are used to indicate the precision of measurements and calculations. They show the certain digits and one estimated digit.
2) Rules for significant figures must be followed in calculations to properly carry over the level of precision. In addition and subtraction, the last digit retained is determined by the least precise term. In multiplication and division, the answer cannot contain more significant figures than the least accurate number.
3) Measurements are recorded using both significant figures and uncertainty. The uncertainty is based on the precision of the measuring instrument and is carried through calculations following specific rules for how uncertainties add or multiply. This provides a range that the true value can be expected to lie within.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, Significant figures and Scientific notationLawrence kok
This document provides a tutorial on significant figures, uncertainty, and scientific notation. It explains that significant figures are used to show the precision of a measurement and include all digits that are known certainly plus one that is estimated. Rules for determining the number of significant figures in measurements taken with different precision equipment are covered. Examples demonstrate how to determine the number of significant figures and express measurements with uncertainty. Scientific notation is also explained as a way to write very large or small numbers in a standardized format.
A Study on the Short Run Relationship b/w Major Economic Indicators of US Eco...aurkoiitk
The objective of this study
was to develop an economic indicator system for the US
economy that will help to forecast the turning points in the
aggregate level of economic activity. Our primary concern
is to study the short run relationship between the major
economic indicators of US economy (eg: GDP, Money
Supply, Unemployment Rate, Inflation rate, Federal Fund
Rate, Exchange Rate, Government Expenditure &
Receipt, Crude Oil Price, Net Import & Export).
The document analyzes macroeconomic time series data from the United States from 1970 to 1991. It obtains sample correlograms for personal consumption expenditures (PCE), personal disposable income (PDI), profits, and dividends. The correlograms and autocorrelation graphs show a slow decay, suggesting the time series are non-stationary. Dickey-Fuller unit root tests are then used to test for stationarity, with results indicating the time series contain a unit root and are thus non-stationary.
The document provides details on hypothesis testing using OLS regression. It discusses estimating the slope (β1) and intercept (β0) coefficients, testing hypotheses about β1, and constructing confidence intervals for β1. Specifically, it shows that the test statistic for testing H0: β1 = β1,0 versus H1: β1 ≠ β1,0 is distributed as t with degrees of freedom n-2. The p-value can be used to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis. A 95% confidence interval for β1 is constructed as the estimate ± 1.96 times the standard error of the estimate. The document provides an example using data on test scores and student-teacher ratios to illustrate
This document discusses methods for decomposition in economics using STATA. It provides motivation for using decomposition methods, reviews existing procedures in STATA, and provides some examples using microdata from Spanish household surveys. The document outlines the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition method, provides sample STATA code to conduct the decomposition, and summarizes the results of decomposing wage differences between men and women.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty Calculation and significant figuresLawrence kok
This document provides a tutorial on significant figures used in measurements. It discusses how significant figures indicate the degree of precision in a measurement by showing the digits that are certain plus one estimated digit. The number of significant figures should be consistent with the precision of the measuring instrument. Rules for determining significant figures based on the presence of zeros are also covered. The document concludes with explanations of how to apply significant figures to calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
The document summarizes wind tunnel test results for the Micro-Mutt aircraft model and compares them to previous computational fluid dynamics (CFD) predictions. Key findings include:
- Lift and pitching moment coefficients from wind tunnel tests agree reasonably well with CFD predictions within uncertainty bounds.
- Control surface effectiveness values from wind tunnel tests are 50-80% higher than predictions, but scale to within 20% when accounting for the Micro-Mutt having smaller individual control surfaces compared to the full-scale Mutt aircraft.
- Drag coefficients show larger discrepancies with predictions due to difficulty of accurately measuring small drag values in wind tunnel tests.
- Uncertainty analysis is presented to determine error bounds on experimental coefficients based on
This document discusses various statistical tools used in decision making, including regression analysis, confidence intervals, comparison tests, and analysis of variance. It provides examples of how regression analysis can be used to determine correlations and unknown parameters. It also explains how confidence intervals are calculated and used to determine how reliable a sample statistic is in estimating an unknown population parameter. Comparison tests are outlined as a method to determine if one process or supplier is better than another.
Javier Garcia - Verdugo Sanchez - Six Sigma Training - W3 Sample Size J. García - Verdugo
A sample size that is too small increases the risks of overlooking important effects and detecting effects that are not truly present. With a larger sample size, the risks decrease but costs and time increase. The key factors in determining sample size are the desired power, significance level, expected effect size, and standard deviation. Sample size calculators can then determine the necessary sample for a given hypothesis test based on specifying values for these factors.
The document discusses hypothesis testing to determine if districts with smaller class sizes have higher test scores. It summarizes the steps taken: 1) Estimation to calculate the difference in average test scores between districts with low vs high student-teacher ratios (STRs), 2) Hypothesis testing to determine if the difference is statistically significant by calculating a t-statistic and comparing it to a critical value, 3) Construction of a confidence interval for the difference between the means. The analysis found the difference in average test scores between low and high STR districts was statistically significant based on a t-statistic greater than the critical value.
Means and variances of random variablesUlster BOCES
This document discusses means, variances, and standard deviations of random variables. It provides the formulas for calculating the mean and variance of a random variable. For the mean, it is the sum of each outcome multiplied by its probability. For the variance, it is the sum of the squared differences of each outcome from the mean multiplied by its probability. An example is provided to demonstrate calculating the standard deviation of outcomes from selling cars. The document also outlines rules for how the mean and variance are affected when combining or transforming random variables through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and addition of a constant.
This document discusses the key concepts and assumptions of multiple linear regression analysis. It begins by defining the multiple regression model as examining the linear relationship between a dependent variable (Y) and two or more independent variables (X1, X2, etc). It then provides an example using data on pie sales, price, and advertising spending to estimate a multiple regression equation. Key outputs from the regression analysis like coefficients, R-squared, standard error, and t-statistics are introduced and interpreted.
Home Work; Chapter 8; Forecasting Supply Chain RequirementsShaheen Sardar
Home Work; Chapter 8; Forecasting Supply Chain Requirements
Book reference: Ballou, Ronald H. (2004). “Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management: Planning, Organizing, and Controlling the Supply Chain.” (5th Edition).
Original reference of this document: http://wweb.uta.edu/insyopma/prater/ballou08_im.pdf
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, significant figures and scientific notationLawrence kok
1. Identify the measurements (numbers with units) in the problem and determine their significant figures.
2. Perform calculations using all digits of measurements but retain the least number of significant figures.
3. Round the final answer to the same number of significant figures as the least precise measurement.
This document presents information about regression analysis. It defines regression as the dependence of one variable on another and lists the objectives as defining regression, describing its types (simple, multiple, linear), assumptions, models (deterministic, probabilistic), and the method of least squares. Examples are provided to illustrate simple regression of computer speed on processor speed. Formulas are given to calculate the regression coefficients and lines for predicting y from x and x from y.
This document provides an overview of pharmacoeconomics. It discusses the history and basics, including definitions of key terms like QALY. Methods of pharmacoeconomic evaluation are outlined, including cost-minimization analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Challenges in pharmacoeconomic evaluations are also summarized, such as the need for training and standardization of methods.
The normal distribution is a continuous probability distribution that is symmetric and bell-shaped. It is defined by two parameters: the mean (μ) and the standard deviation (σ). The standard normal distribution refers to a normal distribution with a mean of 0 and standard deviation of 1. The normal distribution and standard normal distribution have many useful properties and applications in statistics. Tables of the standard normal distribution are often used to find probabilities associated with the normal distribution.
The document defines and provides examples for calculating the coefficient of variation, which is a measure used to compare the dispersion of data sets. It gives the formula for coefficient of variation as the standard deviation divided by the mean, expressed as a percentage. Two examples are shown comparing the stability of prices between two cities and production between two manufacturing plants, with the data set having the lower coefficient of variation considered more consistent or stable.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, Error Analysis, Random and Systematic ErrorLawrence kok
- correct
) ́100%
correct
2.24 - 2.15
%Error = (
) ́100% = 4.2%
2.15
T = (2.24 ± 2%)
% Random Error
2%
The document provides an overview of random and systematic errors in measurement. It discusses that every measurement has an associated error and no measurement is perfectly precise or accurate. It describes the three types of measurements as not precise and not accurate, precise and accurate, and precise but not accurate. The document outlines the two main types of errors as systematic errors, which affect accuracy, and random errors, which affect precision. It provides examples of sources of
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty calculation and significant figuresLawrence kok
1) Significant figures are used to indicate the precision of measurements and calculations. They show the certain digits and one estimated digit.
2) Rules for significant figures must be followed in calculations to properly carry over the level of precision. In addition and subtraction, the last digit retained is determined by the least precise term. In multiplication and division, the answer cannot contain more significant figures than the least accurate number.
3) Measurements are recorded using both significant figures and uncertainty. The uncertainty is based on the precision of the measuring instrument and is carried through calculations following specific rules for how uncertainties add or multiply. This provides a range that the true value can be expected to lie within.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, Significant figures and Scientific notationLawrence kok
This document provides a tutorial on significant figures, uncertainty, and scientific notation. It explains that significant figures are used to show the precision of a measurement and include all digits that are known certainly plus one that is estimated. Rules for determining the number of significant figures in measurements taken with different precision equipment are covered. Examples demonstrate how to determine the number of significant figures and express measurements with uncertainty. Scientific notation is also explained as a way to write very large or small numbers in a standardized format.
A Study on the Short Run Relationship b/w Major Economic Indicators of US Eco...aurkoiitk
The objective of this study
was to develop an economic indicator system for the US
economy that will help to forecast the turning points in the
aggregate level of economic activity. Our primary concern
is to study the short run relationship between the major
economic indicators of US economy (eg: GDP, Money
Supply, Unemployment Rate, Inflation rate, Federal Fund
Rate, Exchange Rate, Government Expenditure &
Receipt, Crude Oil Price, Net Import & Export).
The document analyzes macroeconomic time series data from the United States from 1970 to 1991. It obtains sample correlograms for personal consumption expenditures (PCE), personal disposable income (PDI), profits, and dividends. The correlograms and autocorrelation graphs show a slow decay, suggesting the time series are non-stationary. Dickey-Fuller unit root tests are then used to test for stationarity, with results indicating the time series contain a unit root and are thus non-stationary.
The document provides details on hypothesis testing using OLS regression. It discusses estimating the slope (β1) and intercept (β0) coefficients, testing hypotheses about β1, and constructing confidence intervals for β1. Specifically, it shows that the test statistic for testing H0: β1 = β1,0 versus H1: β1 ≠ β1,0 is distributed as t with degrees of freedom n-2. The p-value can be used to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis. A 95% confidence interval for β1 is constructed as the estimate ± 1.96 times the standard error of the estimate. The document provides an example using data on test scores and student-teacher ratios to illustrate
This document discusses methods for decomposition in economics using STATA. It provides motivation for using decomposition methods, reviews existing procedures in STATA, and provides some examples using microdata from Spanish household surveys. The document outlines the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition method, provides sample STATA code to conduct the decomposition, and summarizes the results of decomposing wage differences between men and women.
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty Calculation and significant figuresLawrence kok
This document provides a tutorial on significant figures used in measurements. It discusses how significant figures indicate the degree of precision in a measurement by showing the digits that are certain plus one estimated digit. The number of significant figures should be consistent with the precision of the measuring instrument. Rules for determining significant figures based on the presence of zeros are also covered. The document concludes with explanations of how to apply significant figures to calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
The document summarizes wind tunnel test results for the Micro-Mutt aircraft model and compares them to previous computational fluid dynamics (CFD) predictions. Key findings include:
- Lift and pitching moment coefficients from wind tunnel tests agree reasonably well with CFD predictions within uncertainty bounds.
- Control surface effectiveness values from wind tunnel tests are 50-80% higher than predictions, but scale to within 20% when accounting for the Micro-Mutt having smaller individual control surfaces compared to the full-scale Mutt aircraft.
- Drag coefficients show larger discrepancies with predictions due to difficulty of accurately measuring small drag values in wind tunnel tests.
- Uncertainty analysis is presented to determine error bounds on experimental coefficients based on
This document discusses various statistical tools used in decision making, including regression analysis, confidence intervals, comparison tests, and analysis of variance. It provides examples of how regression analysis can be used to determine correlations and unknown parameters. It also explains how confidence intervals are calculated and used to determine how reliable a sample statistic is in estimating an unknown population parameter. Comparison tests are outlined as a method to determine if one process or supplier is better than another.
Javier Garcia - Verdugo Sanchez - Six Sigma Training - W3 Sample Size J. García - Verdugo
A sample size that is too small increases the risks of overlooking important effects and detecting effects that are not truly present. With a larger sample size, the risks decrease but costs and time increase. The key factors in determining sample size are the desired power, significance level, expected effect size, and standard deviation. Sample size calculators can then determine the necessary sample for a given hypothesis test based on specifying values for these factors.
The document discusses hypothesis testing to determine if districts with smaller class sizes have higher test scores. It summarizes the steps taken: 1) Estimation to calculate the difference in average test scores between districts with low vs high student-teacher ratios (STRs), 2) Hypothesis testing to determine if the difference is statistically significant by calculating a t-statistic and comparing it to a critical value, 3) Construction of a confidence interval for the difference between the means. The analysis found the difference in average test scores between low and high STR districts was statistically significant based on a t-statistic greater than the critical value.
Means and variances of random variablesUlster BOCES
This document discusses means, variances, and standard deviations of random variables. It provides the formulas for calculating the mean and variance of a random variable. For the mean, it is the sum of each outcome multiplied by its probability. For the variance, it is the sum of the squared differences of each outcome from the mean multiplied by its probability. An example is provided to demonstrate calculating the standard deviation of outcomes from selling cars. The document also outlines rules for how the mean and variance are affected when combining or transforming random variables through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and addition of a constant.
This document discusses the key concepts and assumptions of multiple linear regression analysis. It begins by defining the multiple regression model as examining the linear relationship between a dependent variable (Y) and two or more independent variables (X1, X2, etc). It then provides an example using data on pie sales, price, and advertising spending to estimate a multiple regression equation. Key outputs from the regression analysis like coefficients, R-squared, standard error, and t-statistics are introduced and interpreted.
Home Work; Chapter 8; Forecasting Supply Chain RequirementsShaheen Sardar
Home Work; Chapter 8; Forecasting Supply Chain Requirements
Book reference: Ballou, Ronald H. (2004). “Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management: Planning, Organizing, and Controlling the Supply Chain.” (5th Edition).
Original reference of this document: http://wweb.uta.edu/insyopma/prater/ballou08_im.pdf
IB Chemistry on Uncertainty, significant figures and scientific notationLawrence kok
1. Identify the measurements (numbers with units) in the problem and determine their significant figures.
2. Perform calculations using all digits of measurements but retain the least number of significant figures.
3. Round the final answer to the same number of significant figures as the least precise measurement.
This document presents information about regression analysis. It defines regression as the dependence of one variable on another and lists the objectives as defining regression, describing its types (simple, multiple, linear), assumptions, models (deterministic, probabilistic), and the method of least squares. Examples are provided to illustrate simple regression of computer speed on processor speed. Formulas are given to calculate the regression coefficients and lines for predicting y from x and x from y.
This document provides an overview of pharmacoeconomics. It discusses the history and basics, including definitions of key terms like QALY. Methods of pharmacoeconomic evaluation are outlined, including cost-minimization analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Challenges in pharmacoeconomic evaluations are also summarized, such as the need for training and standardization of methods.
This document provides an introduction to pharmacoeconomics. It defines key terms like health economics and pharmacoeconomics. It explains that pharmacoeconomics evaluates the costs and consequences of pharmaceutical products and aids decision making by balancing clinical and economic factors. The document also outlines different types of economic evaluations like cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis that are tools in pharmacoeconomics. It emphasizes the need to consider both costs and outcomes to avoid misleading conclusions.
This document discusses deterministic and stochastic models. Deterministic models have unique outputs for given inputs, while stochastic models incorporate random elements, so the same inputs can produce different outputs. The document provides examples of how each model type is used, including for steady state vs. dynamic processes. It notes that while deterministic models are simpler, stochastic models better account for real-world uncertainties. In nature, deterministic models describe behavior based on known physical laws, while stochastic models are needed to represent random factors and heterogeneity.
To succeed, an analytics or data science team must effectively engage with business experts who are often inexperienced with advanced analytics, machine learning and data science. They need a framework for connecting business problems to possible analytics solutions and operationalizing results. Decision modeling brings clarity to analytics projects, linking analytics solutions to business problems to deliver value.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on pharmacoeconomics given by Dr. Salim Sheikh at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. It discusses the history and introduction of pharmacoeconomics, which evaluates the costs and benefits of pharmaceutical products and services. The presentation covers challenges in pharmacoeconomic evaluation, common methodologies like cost-effectiveness analysis, and limitations of economic evaluations.
This document summarizes the analysis of data from a pharmaceutical company to model and predict the output variable (titer) from input variables in a biochemical drug production process. Several statistical models were evaluated including linear regression, random forest, and MARS. The analysis involved developing blackbox models using only controlled input variables, snapshot models using all input variables at each time point, and history models incorporating changes in input variables over time to predict titer values. Model performance was compared using cross-validation.
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Question 1
Problem:
It is not certain about the relationship between age, Y, as a function of systolic blood pressure.
Goal:
To establish the relationship between age Y, as a function of systolic blood pressure.
Finding/Conclusion:
Based on the available data, the relationship is obtained and shown below:
Regression Analysis: Age versus SBP
Analysis of Variance
Source DF Adj SS Adj MS F-Value P-Value
Regression 1 2933 2933.1 21.33 0.000
SBP 1 2933 2933.1 21.33 0.000
Error 28 3850 137.5
Lack-of-Fit 21 2849 135.7 0.95 0.575
Pure Error 7 1002 143.1
Total 29 6783
Model Summary
S R-sq R-sq(adj) R-sq(pred)
11.7265 43.24% 41.21% 3.85%
Coefficients
Term Coef SE Coef T-Value P-Value VIF
Constant -18.3 13.9 -1.32 0.198
SBP 0.4454 0.0964 4.62 0.000 1.00
Regression Equation
Age = -18.3 + 0.4454 SBP
It is found that there is an outlier in the dataset, which significantly affect the regression equation. As a result, the outlier is removed, and the regression analysis is run again.
Regression Analysis: Age versus SBP
Analysis of Variance
Source DF Adj SS Adj MS F-Value P-Value
Regression 1 4828.5 4828.47 66.81 0.000
SBP 1 4828.5 4828.47 66.81 0.000
Error 27 1951.4 72.27
Lack-of-Fit 20 949.9 47.49 0.33 0.975
Pure Error 7 1001.5 143.07
Total 28 6779.9
Model Summary
S R-sq R-sq(adj) R-sq(pred)
8.50139 71.22% 70.15% 66.89%
Coefficients
Term Coef SE Coef T-Value P-Value VIF
Constant -59.9 12.9 -4.63 0.000
SBP 0.7502 0.0918 8.17 0.000 1.00
Regression Equation
Age = -59.9 + 0.7502 SBP
The p-value for the model is 0.000, which implies that the model is significant in the prediction of Age. The R-square of the model is 70.2%, implies that 70.2% of variation in age can be explained by the model
Recommendation:
The regression model Age = -59.9 +0.7502 SBP can be used to predict the Age, such that over 70% of variation in Age can be explained by the model.
Question 2
Problem:
It is not sure that whether the factors X1 to X4 which represents four different success factors have any influences on the annual savings as a result of CRM implementation.
Goal:
To determine which of the success factors are most significant in the prediction of a successful CRM program, and develop the corresponding model for the prediction of CRM savings.
Finding/Conclusion:
Based on the available da.
As part of the OESON Data Science internship program OGTIP Oeson, I completed my first project. The goal of the project was to conduct a statistical analysis of the stock values of three well-known companies using Advanced Excel. I used descriptive statistics to analyze the data, created charts to visualize the trends and built regression models for each company.
This document provides an overview of Six Sigma methodology. It discusses that Six Sigma aims to reduce defects to 3.4 per million opportunities by using statistical methods. The Six Sigma methodology uses the DMAIC process which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. It also outlines several statistical tools used in Six Sigma like check sheets, Pareto charts, histograms, scatter diagrams and control charts. Process capability and its measures like Cp, Cpk are also explained. The document provides examples to demonstrate how to calculate these metrics and interpret them.
This document provides an overview of Six Sigma methodology. It discusses that Six Sigma aims to reduce defects to 3.4 per million opportunities by using statistical methods. The Six Sigma methodology uses the DMAIC process which stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. It also outlines several statistical tools used in Six Sigma like check sheets, Pareto charts, histograms, scatter diagrams, and control charts. Process capability and its measures like Cp, Cpk are also defined. The document aims to explain the key concepts and tools used in Six Sigma to improve quality and processes.
This document discusses multiple regression analysis. It begins by introducing multiple regression as an extension of simple linear regression that allows for modeling relationships between a response variable and multiple explanatory variables. It then covers topics such as examining variable distributions, building regression models, estimating model parameters, and assessing overall model fit and significance of individual predictors. An example demonstrates using multiple regression to build a model for predicting cable television subscribers based on advertising rates, station power, number of local families, and number of competing stations.
The document discusses deep learning and deep neural networks. Some key points:
1) A deep neural network (DNN) has at least two hidden layers, whereas a regular neural network only has one hidden layer. DNNs can be thought of as a series of logit regressions with intermediate factors representing hidden layers.
2) Important parameters for DNNs include the number of hidden layers, number of nodes per layer, activation functions, number of iterations, and output function. Tuning these parameters is important.
3) The author tested various DNN structures on a dataset to predict stock market returns, comparing performance to a regression model. DNN models with one hidden layer of 5-7 nodes performed better than the regression
This chapter discusses building multiple regression models. It covers nonlinear variables in regression, qualitative variables and how to use them, and different model building techniques like stepwise regression, forward selection and backward elimination. The chapter aims to help students analyze and interpret nonlinear models, understand dummy variables, and learn how to build and evaluate multiple regression models and detect influential observations. It provides examples of solving regression problems and interpreting their results.
Case Quality Management—ToyotaQuality Control Analytics at Toyo.docxcowinhelen
Case: Quality Management—Toyota
Quality Control Analytics at Toyota
As part of the process for improving the quality of their cars, Toyota engineers have identifi ed a potential improvement does happen to get too large, it can cause the accelerator to bind and create a potential problem for the driver. (Note: This part of the case has been fabricated for teaching purposes, and none of these data were obtained from Toyota.)
Let’s assume that, as a first step to improving the process, a sample of 40 washers coming from the machine that produces the washers was taken and the thickness measured in millimeters. The following table has the measurements from the sample:
1.9 2.0 1.9 1.8 2.2 1.7 2.0 1.9 1.7 1.8
1.8 2.2 2.1 2.2 1.9 1.8 2.1 1.6 1.8 1.6
2.1 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.0 1.8 1.7 1.9 1.9
2.1 2.0 2.4 1.7 2.2 2.0 1.6 2.0 2.1 2.2
Questions
1 If the specification is such that no washer should be greater than 2.4 millimeters, assuming that the thick-nesses are distributed normally, what fraction of the output is expected to be greater than this thickness?
The average thickness in the sample is 1.9625 and the standard deviation is .209624. The probability that the thickness is greater than 2.4 is Z = (2.4 – 1.9625)/.209624 = 2.087068 1 - NORMSDIST(2.087068) = .018441 fraction defective, so 1.8441 percent of the washers are expected to have a thickness greater than 2.4.
2 If there are an upper and lower specification, where the upper thickness limit is 2.4 and the lower thick-ness limit is 1.4, what fraction of the output is expected to be out of tolerance?
The upper limit is given in a. The lower limit is 1.4 so Z = (1.4 – 1.9625)/.209624 = -2.68337. NORMSDIST(-2.68337) = .003644 fraction defective, so .3644 percent of the washers are expected to have a thickness lower than 1.4. The total expected fraction defective would be .018441 + .003644 = .022085 or about 2.2085 percent of the washers would be expected to be out of tolerance.
3 What is the Cpk for the process?
4 What would be the Cpk for the process if it were centered between the specification limits (assume the process standard deviation is the same)?
The center of the specification limits is 1.9, which is used for X-bar in the following:
5 What percentage of output would be expected to be out of tolerance if the process were centered?
Z = (2.4 – 1.9)/.209624 = 2.385221
Fraction defective would be 2 x (1-NORMSDIST(2.385221)) = 2 x .008534 = .017069, about 1.7 percent.
6 Set up X - and range control charts for the current process. Assume the operators will take samples of 10 washers at a time.
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From Exhibit 10.13, with sample size of 10, A2 = .31, D3 = .22 and D4 = 1.78
The upper control limit for the X-bar ch.
1. Two datasets were merged and a response variable was created to classify customers as having good or bad credit based on their delinquency levels. Several data preprocessing steps were applied including median imputation, variable reduction, and discretization of variables.
2. Logistic regression with backward selection was used to identify the top twelve predictive variables. The model was validated on holdout data and found consistent levels of errors.
3. The model was used to estimate profits by classifying customers and applying a cost-benefit calculation with various default probability cutoffs, finding an optimal cutoff of 0.21.
CONTROL CHART V.VIGNESHWARAN 2023HT79026.pdfvignesh waran
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Application of Multivariate Regression Analysis and Analysis of VarianceKalaivanan Murthy
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This document summarizes key concepts in building multiple regression models, including:
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Experimental and numerical stress analysis of a rectangular wing structureLahiru Dilshan
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To determine the safety of a structure component load distribution, stress and strain variation, deflection can be used as parameters to make sure that component can withstand maximum allowable load with safety factor. There are several techniques used to get accurate results as numerical methods, Finite Element Method (FEM) and experimental methods. In the design process, those three steps are followed in an orderly manner to ensure the safety of an aircraft.
Control Charts in Lab and Trend Analysissigmatest2011
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This document describes using traditional models and the error correction model approach to analyze the forward premium puzzle using US dollar/Japanese yen exchange rate data from 1989 to 2008. It first tests the level specification model and returns model but finds issues with non-stationarity and cointegration. It then introduces an extended model with macroeconomic variables but finds insignificant coefficients. Finally, it specifies an error correction model incorporating lagged differences and the residuals from the level specification, finding this model fits the data well without issues of non-stationarity, heteroskedasticity, autocorrelation or structural breaks.
This document summarizes an analysis of using Support Vector Regression (SVR) to predict bike rental data from a bike sharing program in Washington D.C. It begins with an introduction to SVR and the bike rental prediction competition. It then shows that linear regression performs poorly on this non-linear problem. The document explains how SVR maps data into higher dimensions using kernel functions to allow for non-linear fits. It concludes by outlining the derivation of the SVR method using kernel functions to simplify calculations for the regression.
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This document appears to be related to a student named Shriraam Madanagopal and their Metal Removal Processes 110 course from March 14, 2011. It likely contains information about metal removal processes and was created by Shriraam Madanagopal as part of an assignment or project for their Metal Removal Processes 110 class. The document date of March 14, 2011 suggests it was created in early 2011 for this particular course.
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The document discusses probabilistic decision making and the role of emotions in decision making. It defines key probability concepts like sample space, classical probability theory, and conditional probability. It explains that emotions can both help and hinder decision making - emotions may lead to faster decisions in some cases but also cause problems like procrastination. The document argues that removing emotions from decision making can allow for more optimal decisions by avoiding issues like sub-optimal intertemporal choices due to self-control problems.
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This document provides an introduction to engineering economy. It defines economics as the study of how limited resources are used to produce and distribute goods and services. It discusses microeconomics, which deals with individual decision-making, and macroeconomics, which looks at aggregate outcomes for an overall economy. Managerial economics applies economic principles to organizational decision-making, while engineering economics specifically evaluates the costs and benefits of engineering projects and systems. Decision-making involves reducing uncertainty to choose the best alternative based on available information. The quality of a decision depends on the process used, not the outcome. Engineering and public projects require structured decision-making approaches.
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This document describes a warehouse location selection process that uses geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing images. It discusses limitations of traditional mathematical models and proposes a new model that incorporates factors like topography, transportation conditions, and slope using GIS technology and remote sensing. The process involves building a network from GIS and remote sensing data, analyzing factors like distance, area, slope, and land type, and calculating the optimal warehouse location to minimize various costs and distances. An example application demonstrating the calculations is provided.
The document presents a linear regression analysis of sodium sulfite concentration (%w) and iron concentration (ppm) in waste water samples collected over 23 days. Key findings include:
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Conversational agents, or chatbots, are increasingly used to access all sorts of services using natural language. While open-domain chatbots - like ChatGPT - can converse on any topic, task-oriented chatbots - the focus of this paper - are designed for specific tasks, like booking a flight, obtaining customer support, or setting an appointment. Like any other software, task-oriented chatbots need to be properly tested, usually by defining and executing test scenarios (i.e., sequences of user-chatbot interactions). However, there is currently a lack of methods to quantify the completeness and strength of such test scenarios, which can lead to low-quality tests, and hence to buggy chatbots.
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The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
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This time, we're diving into the murky waters of the Fuxnet malware, a brainchild of the illustrious Blackjack hacking group.
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For Blackjack, ever the dramatists, hint at a sequel, suggesting the JSON files were merely a teaser of the chaos yet to come. Because what's a cyberattack without a hint of sequel bait, teasing audiences with the promise of more digital destruction?
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This document presents a comprehensive analysis of the Fuxnet malware, attributed to the Blackjack hacking group, which has reportedly targeted infrastructure. The analysis delves into various aspects of the malware, including its technical specifications, impact on systems, defense mechanisms, propagation methods, targets, and the motivations behind its deployment. By examining these facets, the document aims to provide a detailed overview of Fuxnet's capabilities and its implications for cybersecurity.
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Keywords: AI, Containeres, Kubernetes, Cloud Native
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1. Advanced Engineering Statistics -Multiple Linear
Regression
Project 2
Instructor: Dr.Victoria Chen
Group Members :
Rakesh Raj. N
Jaime Sanguino
Shriraam Madanagopal
2. Introduction to Multiple Linear Regressions:
The Multiple Linear Regression is to learn more about the relationship between several independent or
predictor variables and a dependent or criterion variable. The Objective of this project is to develop a best
multiple linear regression model for the response variable and the Regressors (set of predictor variables). A
statistical technique that uses several explanatory variables to predict the outcome of a response variable. The
goal of multiple linear regressions (MLR) is to model the relationship between the explanatory and response
variables.
The model for MLR, given n observations, is:
yi = B0 + B1xi1 + B2xi2 + ... + Bpxip + Ei where i = 1, 2, n
MLR takes a group of random variables and tries to find a mathematical relationship between them. The
model creates a relationship in the form of a straight line (linear) that best approximates all the individual data
points.
MLR is often used to determine how many specific factors such as, the price of a commodity, interest
rates, and particular industries or sectors, influence the price movement of an asset. For example, the current
price of oil, lending rates, and the price movement of oil futures, can all have an effect on the price of an oil
company's stock price. MLR could be used to model the impact that each of these variables have on stock's
price.
Our Project:
The water line at America’s Beverage Company (Kroger Manufacturing) is the main source of income for the
manufacturing plant and the number of cases of water produced during the month of October was 591,092.
Also, there are three (3) more soft drinks lines, which are not returning the pertinent dividends because of
marketing purposes but increasing costs of production for the facility. At this point, it is imperative to
maximize the number of water cases processed in the water line in order to keep the plant running and justify
any capital appropriation requested to the General Office.
Industrial Engineering concepts suggest that the minimization of downtime scheduled, not scheduled
downtime and set up time and the maximization of the running time and efficiency of the equipment.
Achieving these objectives will allow the enhancement of profits generated from the automated water line.
DISCUSSION:
Modeling as dependent variable the number the water cases produced in the line y= number of water cases
and using the predictors run time, downtime, unscheduled down time and setup time will be have the
following variables
X1: Run time, the time where the line is processing the product.
X2: Downtime, the time where preventive maintenance is used to check the performance of the equipment and
execute any repairs if necessary.
X3: Setup time, the time used to do changes on the equipment when size of bottles change.
4. As we were suggested by Dr. Chen to choose between the Not Scheduled and Down_min , we opted for
Down_min and continued with the analysis of the project.
A Methodical approach to our Project:
In our project we have 4 predictors, the preliminary model is as mentioned below:
Yi = β0 + β1 xi1 + β2 xi2 + β3 xi3 + β4 xi4 + εi
i = 1,..., n observations
X1: Run time, the time where the line is processing the product.
5. X2: Downtime, the time where preventive maintenance is used to check the performance of the
equipment and execute any repairs if necessary.
X3: Setup time, the time used to do changes on the equipment when size of bottles change.
X4: Efficiency, the key performance indicator used by management in order to check status of
production.
From the graph attached above, we can observe the different relations between the predictors and the response
variables, as well as the relationship between the predictors. In the above figure we find that there in no major
trend present in the X2, X3 and X5(Since we have omitted the consideration of X4 ie:- NOT SCHEDULED,we
should check the co-relation of X5). The correlation between the predictor and response variable appear to be
pretty good having a linear trend. The Predictor- Predictor plots show a pretty good scatter apart from the X1
and X4 plot. The ANOVA table below shows the various correlations between the Predictors and the response
variable . The highest correlation gives us a value of 0.85271 which indicates that the effect of Runmin has the
highest influence on the Response variable.
The CORR Procedure
5 Variables: Cases Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper
Simple Statistics
Variable N Mean Std Dev Sum Minimum Maximum Label
Cases 22 26868 8888 591092 173.00000 36576 Cases
Runmin 22 855.10381 295.30889 18812 5.23333 1260 Runmin
Downmin 22 207.34846 115.36229 4562 0 492.81662 Downmin
Setupmin 22 197.82879 122.34451 4352 0 388.81667 Setupmin
Effper 22 76.86493 10.87210 1691 54.01255 99.18188 Effper
Pearson Correlation Coefficients, N = 22
Cases Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper
Cases 1.00000 0.91564 0.18742 0.25811 0.07561
Runmin 0.91564 1.00000 0.03402 0.22376 -0.11767
Downmin 0.18742 0.03402 1.00000 0.19526 -0.57898
Setupmin 0.25811 0.22376 0.19526 1.00000 -0.14302
Effper 0.07561 -0.11767 -0.57898 -0.14302 1.00000
6. Our preliminary analysis suggests that bivariate relationships between the individual factors should not
cause a problem in our model so the assumptions of the model need to be evaluated to further appropriateness
of our whole model.
Model Adequacy:
The residual analysis is used to verify our model assumptions:
1. The current MLR Model is reasonable
2. The residuals have constant variance
3. The residuals are normally distributed
4. The residuals are uncorrelated
5. No outliers
6. The predictors are not highly correlated with each other.
Residuals vs. fitted values: Our preliminary fitted model is a first order four variable Linear
Equation of the form as shown below,
Y i = b0 + b1 xi + b2x2 + b3x3 + b4x4 + ε .i
^
Cases = -28850 -24.46143* Runmin - 26.47767*Downmin -0.42515 Setup time + 388.10655 Effper
Residual V/S Fitted Value:
The residuals given by (e) represent the difference between the model and fitted values of the cases. This
comparison is useful for identifying possible outliers, checking the general form of the model and checking for
constancy of the variance of error terms. The plot of residuals vs. the fitted values is as shown below in figure.
Inference: A Funnel shape can be observed in the values between the Residual and the Fitted values. This
indicates that Constant –Variance is NOT OK . Hence we need to proceed with the transformation on Y , we
use a Square root transformation to check if the Non-Constant Variance can be improved.
7. Residuals vs. Predictor variables:
1 : Residuals V/S Predictors plots are as given in figures below,
The graph’s above indicate the relationship between the Residuals and the various Predictors of the Model. We
can observe a random scatter in all the plots. Since there is no curvature we can state that the current MLR
model forms are OK.
Normal probability plot:
The plot between residuals and normal scores is as shown below.From the graph we observe a Line
which is not Straight . Hence the Normality is NOT OK .
8. Plots for Predictor - Predictor variables
Below are the plots between Runmin, Downtime, Setupmin and EffPer.
9.
10. From above plots we can observe a proper Scatter and there is no trend or curvature in the plots are randomly
scattered with our Predictor Vs Predictor Variables.
Transformation:
A Funnel can be observed in the plot between Residual and Yhat .Hence As suggested by Dr Chen , we carried
out a Square root of “Y “ transformation . The results are as given below….Since there was not much of an
improvement which was observed . We reverted back to the old data set without any Transformations .
The values of these are as follows :
Formal tests on constancy of variance, multi co linearity, normality of error terms, lack of fit and X or Y
outliers.
i. Test for normality: We conduct a correlation test for normality with value of α=.05.
From the SAS output, we have the coefficient of correlation is given as 0.9263
And from the given α=0.05, the test statistic we have from table B6 from the textbook is 0.9525.
Decision rule is as given below
H0: Normality is OK
H1: Normality is violated
If ρ ( e, z ) < c( α , n ) (Table B6) Reject H0
ˆ
Since ρ ( e, z ) = 0.9263 ≤ c( 0.05,21) = 0.9525 ⇒ Normality is Ok.
ˆ
11. The CORR Procedure
2 Variables: e2 enrm
Simple Statistics
Variable N Mean Std Dev Sum Minimum Maximum Label
e2 21 0 0.01188 0 -0.03180 0.02978 Residual
enrm 21 0 0.96464 0 -1.88951 1.88951 Normal Scores
Pearson Correlation Coefficients, N = 21
Prob > |r| under H0: Rho=0
e2 enrm
e2 1.00000 0.92630
Residual <.0001
enrm 0.92630 1.00000
Normal Scores <.000
Test For Multicollinearity:
The variance inflation factors associated with various
predictor variables are as given below,
VIFrunmin= (1-Rrunmin2)-1 = 1.13198
VIFdowntime = (1-Rdowntime2)-1 = 1.38942
VIFsetuptime = (1-Rsetuptime2)-1 = 1.00751
VIFEffper = (1-Reffper 2)-1 = 1.33575
VIF bar= 1.216165 < 5
The result of the above VIF values is that it confirms there is little multicollinearity among
the individual predictor variables. A VIF value near or above 5 would indicate a serious deviation
in the variance i.e. serious multicollinearity but a perfect VIF value would be 1 which all of our
variables are relatively close. The maximum value of 1.38942 for focal length being used as an
indicator the total model confirms that multicollinearity is not present as suggested by earlier plots.
BONFERRONI TEST FOR OUTLIER:
From Figure 2, we identify the outlier as the 7th observation. It is a Y – outlier because it is in
the Y – direction. Hence , we use Bonferroni outlier test for the outlier.
Using the two tailed bonferroni test at α = 0.05, we have
The Bonferroni critical value is given as,
t(1-α/2n ; n-p-1 ) = t(1-.05/2×21 ; 21-5-1 ) = 3.286
From the SAS output , we have the test statistic as,
Obs tinvtres finv50
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The REG Procedure
Model: MODEL1
Dependent Variable: yprime
Output Statistics
-------------------------DFBETAS-------------------------
Obs Intercept Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper
18 0.1043 -0.1317 -0.1509 0.1786 -0.0739
19 0.0019 -0.0090 0.0074 0.0370 -0.0050
20 0.0235 -0.0139 -0.0159 0.0005 -0.0215
21 -0.1220 0.0500 -0.2880 -0.1304 0.2082
Sum of Residuals 0
Sum of Squared Residuals 0.00282
Predicted Residual SS (PRESS) 0.00938
We find that there is a 16th and 17th observations have the ti value higher than the 3.29725.
LEVERAGE
To test for x outliers the leverage of the hii values was calculated. By comparing hii to|DFFITS|>1 we
can identify possible x outliers. The leverage value is equal to . By examining all of the points only point
seven is near the leverage value but is not exceeding it, all other points are below the leverage point. The
leverage values are given in Table and 10th , 16th and 17th have X outliers which have |DFFITS| exceeding 1.
From the Residual V/S X1X4 plot we can observe a linear trend Hence we need to add the interaction term to
the Model . Hence Adding these terms and standardizing the models we can get the below plots and graphs .
BONFERRONI TEST FOR OUTLIER:
From Figure 2, we identify the outlier as the 7th observation. It is a Y – outlier because it is in
the Y – direction. Hence , we use Bonferroni outlier test for the outlier.
Using the two tailed bonferroni test at α = 0.05, we have
The Bonferroni critical value is given as,
t(1-α/2n ; n-p-1 ) = t(1-.05/2×21 ; 21-5-1 ) = 3.286
From the SAS output , we have the test statistic as,
Obs t invt res f inv50
1 3.29725 0.90583
16. The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: yprime
Number of Observations Read 21
Number of Observations Used 21
Analysis of Variance
Sum of Mean
Source DF Squares Square F Value Pr > F
Model 4 0.30425 0.07606 431.05 <.0001
Error 16 0.00282 0.00017646
Corrected Total 20 0.30707
Root MSE 0.01328 R-Square 0.9908
Dependent Mean 4.43447 Adj R-Sq 0.9885
Coeff Var 0.29956
Parameter Est imates
Parameter Standard Variance
Variable DF Est imate Error t Value Pr > | t | In f l a t i on
Intercept 1 3.40999 0.03197 106.66 <.0001 0
Runmin 1 0.00046190 0.00001363 33.88 <.0001 1.13198
Down min 1 0.00047875 0.00003234 14.80 <.0001 1.38942
Setupmin 1 0.00009967 0.00002550 3.91 0.0013 1.00751
Effper 1 0.00641 0.00034657 18.51 <.0001 1.33575
The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: yprime
Output Stat is t i cs
Hat Diag Cov
Obs Residual RStudent H Ratio DFFITS
1 0.000243 0.0185 0.0839 1.5071 0.0056
2 0.0163 1.3212 0.0962 0.8811 0.4310
3 0.003302 0.2515 0.0805 1.4705 0.0744
4 - 0.004805 - 0.3892 0.1818 1.6050 - 0.1835
5 - 0.0118 - 0.9941 0.1998 1.2544 - 0.4968
6 - 0.004059 - 0.3671 0.3445 2.0145 - 0.2662
7 - 0.002662 - 0.2058 0.1090 1.5281 - 0.0720
8 - 0.002175 - 0.1791 0.2151 1.7405 - 0.0938
9 0.002376 0.1876 0.1465 1.5990 0.0777
10 0.008857 1.1031 0.6297 2.5247 1.4384
11 - 0.004586 - 0.4284 0.3837 2.1084 - 0.3380
12 - 0.004503 - 0.3548 0.1366 1.5339 - 0.1411
13 0.001862 0.1485 0.1635 1.6387 0.0657
14 0.0161 1.4161 0.2244 0.9507 0.7618
15 - 0.000378 - 0.0287 0.0830 1.5054 - 0.0086
16 - 0.0318 - 8.4950 0.5674 0.0005 - 9.7298
17 0.0298 3.6993 0.3415 0.0820 2.6641
18 - 0.005207 - 0.4481 0.2731 1.7775 - 0.2747
19 0.001193 0.0970 0.1965 1.7130 0.0480
20 - 0.001818 - 0.1385 0.0834 1.4968 - 0.0418
21 - 0.006185 - 0.6212 0.4597 2.2511 - 0.5731
Output Stat is t i cs
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DFBETAS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-
Obs Intercept Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper
1 - 0.0026 0.0024 0.0020 - 0.0013 0.0023
2 0.0890 - 0.1393 0.1299 0.0981 - 0.0646
3 - 0.0136 0.0033 0.0208 0.0409 0.0076
4 0.0886 - 0.0873 - 0.0899 0.1003 - 0.0737
5 0.1991 - 0.0561 0.1258 - 0.1748 - 0.2414
6 0.0798 - 0.1173 - 0.1672 0.1730 - 0.0436
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The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: yprime
Output Stat is t i cs
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DFBETAS- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-
Obs Intercept Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper
18 0.1043 - 0.1317 - 0.1509 0.1786 - 0.0739
19 0.0019 - 0.0090 0.0074 0.0370 - 0.0050
20 0.0235 - 0.0139 - 0.0159 0.0005 - 0.0215
21 - 0.1220 0.0500 - 0.2880 - 0.1304 0.2082
Sum of Residuals 0
Sum of Squared Residuals 0.00282
Predicted Residual SS (PRESS) 0.00938
We find that there is a 16th and 17th observations have the ti value higher than the 3.29725.
LEVERAGE
To test for x outliers the leverage of the hii values was calculated. By comparing hii to|DFFITS|>1 we can
identify possible x outliers. The leverage value is equal to . By examining all of the points only point seven is near the
leverage value but is not exceeding it, all other points are below the leverage point. The leverage values are given in
Table and 10th , 16th and 17th have X outliers which have |DFFITS| exceeding 1.
Interaction and Partial Regression:
Below, the residuals vs. the residuals of the interactions terms are shown for each set of predictor variable bilinear
interaction terms. If the plot shows a linear or curvilinear trend it may suggest that that term needs to be included in the
model selection process. From the Figure we can see that the residuals plotted against the interaction of X1 and X2.
From figure, we observe that the points do have a set pattern i.e. they form a . Hence, we conclude that the
interaction term of X1 and X2 does significantly impact the model. The result of this is that it needs to be included as a
possible term in the model selection process.
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The CORR Procedure
11 Variables: Cases Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper x1x2 x1x3 x1x4 x2x3
x2x4 x3x4
Simple Stat is t i cs
Variable N Mean Std Dev Sum Minimum Maximum
Cases 21 28139 6754 590919 11592 36576
Runmin 21 895.57384 231.80595 18807 352.36668 1260
Down min 21 217.22857 108.26411 4562 0 492.80000
Setupmin 21 207.25000 116.90431 4352 0 388.82000
Effper 21 75.80000 9.90571 1592 54.00000 90.60000
x1x2 21 185305 102699 3891401 0 312136
x1x3 21 186914 94604 3925202 0 373047
x1x4 21 68455 20823 1437560 24948 96160
x2x3 21 45731 38792 960343 0 146376
x2x4 21 15970 6706 335367 0 26611
x3x4 21 15739 9364 330515 0 27888
Pearson Correlat ion Coeff ic ients , N = 21
Cases Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper x1x2
Cases 1.00000 0.85271 - 0.12048 0.02289 0.58199 0.25666
Runmin 0.85271 1.00000 - 0.31922 - 0.01174 0.26098 0.29392
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Obs Cases Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper stdx1 stdx2 stdx3
1 33551 1027.17 222.3 177.12 80.6 0.56769 0.04684 - 0.25773
2 24120 733.15 301.7 247.60 69.9 - 0.70069 0.78023 0.34515
3 28800 885.47 257.1 292.37 75.6 - 0.04360 0.36828 0.72812
4 36504 1094.37 249.8 93.90 81.5 0.85758 0.30085 - 0.96960
5 34776 1061.37 89.8 288.82 90.6 0.71522 - 1.17702 0.69775
6 35064 1071.67 348.1 20.27 74.1 0.75966 1.20882 - 1.59943
7 31390 954.95 171.9 299.87 83.6 0.25615 - 0.41869 0.79227
8 28008 846.90 99.1 314.05 88.8 - 0.20998 - 1.09111 0.91357
9 33264 1159.02 101.0 180.00 79.2 1.13648 - 1.07357 - 0.23310
10 27028 1259.98 0.0 180.00 64.4 1.57205 - 2.00647 - 0.23310
11 22680 1019.83 240.0 180.00 54.0 0.53605 0.21033 - 0.23310
12 31392 975.52 142.4 319.97 84.3 0.34487 - 0.69117 0.96421
13 25992 782.85 270.6 373.48 74.0 - 0.48629 0.49297 1.42193
14 17314 468.18 289.1 177.55 68.6 - 1.84374 0.66385 - 0.25405
15 32327 963.37 205.6 242.85 83.0 0.29246 - 0.10741 0.30452
16 11592 352.37 138.7 27.22 70.8 - 2.34337 - 0.72534 - 1.53998
17 22104 660.32 134.0 0.00 83.5 - 1.01489 - 0.76875 - 1.77282
18 36576 1108.13 291.9 39.98 78.4 0.91697 0.68972 - 1.43083
19 24912 758.97 292.2 388.82 71.1 - 0.58932 0.69249 1.55315
20 33509 1004.95 223.7 211.35 81.8 0.47184 0.05977 0.03507
21 20016 618.53 492.8 297.03 54.0 - 1.19514 2.54536 0.76798
Obs stdx4 stdx1x2 stdx1x3 stdx1x4 stdx2x3 stdx2x4 stdx3x4
1 0.48457 0.02659 - 0.14631 0.27508 - 0.01207 0.02270 - 0.12489
2 - 0.59562 - 0.54670 - 0.24185 0.41734 0.26930 - 0.46472 - 0.20558
3 - 0.02019 - 0.01606 - 0.03175 0.00088 0.26815 - 0.00744 - 0.01470
4 0.57543 0.25801 - 0.83151 0.49348 - 0.29170 0.17312 - 0.55793
5 1.49409 - 0.84183 0.49905 1.06861 - 0.82126 - 1.75857 1.04250
6 - 0.17162 0.91829 - 1.21502 - 0.13037 - 1.93341 - 0.20745 0.27449
7 0.78742 - 0.10724 0.20294 0.20170 - 0.33171 - 0.32968 0.62385
8 1.31237 0.22911 - 0.19183 - 0.27557 - 0.99681 - 1.43195 1.19894
9 0.34324 - 1.22009 - 0.26491 0.39008 0.25024 - 0.36849 - 0.08001
10 - 1.15085 - 3.15426 - 0.36644 - 1.80919 0.46770 2.30915 0.26826
11 - 2.20075 0.11275 - 0.12495 - 1.17971 - 0.04903 - 0.46289 0.51299
12 0.85809 - 0.23836 0.33253 0.29593 - 0.66643 - 0.59308 0.82738
13 - 0.18171 - 0.23973 - 0.69146 0.08836 0.70098 - 0.08958 - 0.25838
14 - 0.72685 - 1.22397 0.46841 1.34013 - 0.16865 - 0.48252 0.18466
15 0.72685 - 0.03141 0.08906 0.21257 - 0.03271 - 0.07807 0.22134
16 - 0.50476 1.69975 3.60874 1.18284 1.1 1701 0.36612 0.77732
17 0.77733 0.78020 1.79921 - 0.78890 1.36286 - 0.59758 - 1.37806
18 0.26247 0.63245 - 1.31203 0.24068 - 0.98686 0.18103 - 0.37556
19 - 0.47447 - 0.40809 - 0.91530 0.27962 1.07554 - 0.32857 - 0.73693
20 0.60571 0.02820 0.01655 0.28580 0.00210 0.03621 0.02124
21 - 2.20075 - 3.04206 - 0.91784 2.63021 1.95478 - 5.60171 - 1.69013
Model search:
Now we apply three search algorithms namely stepwise regression, backwards regression and best subset regression
algorithm. The criteria for model selection used to evaluate the possible models are higher R2, R2a; lower MSE, PRESS, as
well as lower number of predictor variables and Cp close to p. We have included the following variables in the model
search algorithms:Run_Min, Down_min, Schedule_min, eff_per, and other interaction terms. The model has been
standardized because the values of the predictor’s variables and response variable have varying magnitudes.
a. Selection process:
The different procedures for model selection were done and the results were obtained . The resultsa for the
different procedures are as follows :
1: Best Sub Set model…..
25. First best set
The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: Cases
Adjusted R-Square Select ion Method
Number of Observations Read 21
Number of Observations Used 21
Number in Adjusted
Model R-Square R-Square C(p) AIC SBC Variables in Model
3 0.9951 0.9958 13.7203 262.2361 266.41422 Runmin Downmin Effper
Second Best set :
5 0.9969 0.9977 6.0000 254.1113 260.37839 Runmin Downmin Setupmin Effper
The new Subset obtained are:
Dependent Variable: Cases
Adjusted R-Square Select ion Method
Number of Observations Read 21
Number of Observations Used 21
Number in Adjusted
Model R-Square R-Square C(p) AIC SBC Variables in Model
3 0.9951 0.9958 3.2091 262.2361 266.41422 Runmin Downmin Effper
Similarly the other process of Backward deletion and Stepwise regression were carried out .The output is as
follows :
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The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: Cases
Number of Observations Read 21
Number of Observations Used 21
Stepwise Select ion: Step 1
Variable Runmin Entered: R-Square = 0.7271 and C(p) = 1732.637
26. Analysis of Variance
Sum of Mean
Source DF Squares Square F Value Pr > F
Model 1 663351807 663351807 50.63 <.0001
Error 19 248945175 13102378
Corrected Total 20 912296982
Parameter Standard
Variable Est imate Error Type I I SS F Value Pr > F
Intercept 5888.80747 3225.28395 43678620 3.33 0.0836
Runmin 24.84462 3.49169 663351807 50.63 <.0001
Bounds on condit ion number: 1, 1
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Stepwise Select ion: Step 2
Variable Effper Entered: R-Square = 0.8658 and C(p) = 845.6608
Analysis of Variance
Sum of Mean
Source DF Squares Square F Value Pr > F
Model 2 789838790 394919395 58.05 <.0001
Error 18 122458192 6803233
Corrected Total 20 912296982
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The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: Cases
Stepwise Select ion: Step 2
Parameter Standard
Variable Est imate Error Type I I SS F Value Pr > F
Intercept - 11419 4638.30362 41235217 6.06 0.0241
Runmin 21.91167 2.60637 480833856 70.68 <.0001
Effper 262.99050 60.99227 126486982 18.59 0.0004
Bounds on condit ion number: 1.0731, 4.2923
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Stepwise Select ion: Step 3
Variable Downmin Entered: R-Square = 0.9958 and C(p) = 13.7203
Analysis of Variance
Sum of Mean
Source DF Squares Square F Value Pr > F
Model 3 908495108 302831703 1354.11 <.0001
Error 17 3801874 223640
Corrected Total 20 912296982
Parameter Standard
Variable Est imate Error Type I I SS F Value Pr > F
Intercept - 28901 1132.80996 145571123 650.92 <.0001
Runmin 24.46158 0.48535 568081327 2540.16 <.0001
Down min 26.43461 1.14763 118656318 530.57 <.0001
Effper 387.74395 12.31346 221757766 991.59 <.0001
Bounds on condit ion number: 1.3806, 11 .529
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Stepwise Select ion: Step 4
Variable stdx1x4 Entered: R-Square = 0.9975 and C(p) = 5.2554
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The REG Procedure
Model: MO EL1
D
Dependent Variable: Cases
Stepwise Select ion: Step 4
Analysis of Variance
Sum of Mean
Source DF Squares Square F Value Pr > F
Model 4 909984098 227496024 1573.77 <.0001
Error 16 2312884 144555
Corrected Total 20 912296982
Parameter Standard
Variable Est imate Error Type I I SS F Value Pr > F
Intercept - 28237 933.96796 132134456 914.08 <.0001
Runmin 25.15032 0.44533 461068290 3189.56 <.0001
Down min 24.42755 1.1 1462 69428305 480.29 <.0001
Effper 375.20126 10.64318 179646862 1242.76 <.0001
stdx1x4 425.29879 132.51505 1488990 10.30 0.0055
Bounds on condit ion number: 2.0148, 28.068
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Al l var iables le f t in the model are signi f i cant at the 0.1000 level .
No other var iable met the 0.1000 signi f i cance level for entry in to the model.
Summary of Stepwise Select ion
Variable Variable Number Part ia l Model
Step Entered Removed Vars In R-Square R-Square C(p) F Value Pr > F
1 Runmin 1 0.7271 0.7271 1732.64 50.63 <.0001
2 Effper 2 0.1386 0.8658 845.661 18.59 0.0004
3 Downmin 3 0.1301 0.9958 13.7203 530.57 <.0001
4 stdx1x4 4 0.0016 0.9975 5.2554 10.30 0.0055
To find out the outliers , we use the below terms :
Run_min ,down_min,eff_per (std x1,x4)
F*=MSR/MSE=302831703
F*=1354.103
Run_min:1000
Down_min: 250
Eff_per: 90
From Annova Table
29. Run_min,Down_min,Eff_per
X=2P/n=2*4/21=0.38095
Obsv10 =hii=.6296
16= hii= 0.4634
21= hii=.4359
Finv=3.297 No Youtliers
Conclusion
The conclusion of this analysis is The water line at America's Beverage Company (Kroger Manufacturing) is
the main source of income for the manufacturing plant and the number of cases of water produced during the
month of October was 591,092. Also, there are three (3) more soft drinks lines, which are not returning the
pertinent dividends because of marketing purposes but increasing costs of production for the facility. At this
point, it is imperative to maximize the number of water cases processed in the water line in order to keep the
plant running and justify any capital appropriation requested to the General Office.
In our final model the response variable has a linear correlation with the predictor variables.
The final MLR model form is reasonable. The final model satisfied all the model assumptions and has constant
variance, normality is OK, multicollinearity problem is eliminated.