Explain what is meant by specification bias. What effects does specification bias have on the results of a regression?

What will be an ideal response?


Specification bias refers to including irrelevant variables, omitting relevant variables, or using improper functional form. This may lead to improper applications and interpretations of hypothesis tests.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) zero. B) actual savings (or dissavings). C) planned savings (or dissavings). D) the difference between planned saving and actual saving.

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Assume that the project work is conducted on a 5-day-per-week basis. Activity Duration Predecessor A 5 days -- B 4 days A C 5 days A D 6 days B E 6 days C, D F 6 days E A) 30 hours B) 20 hours C) 40 hours D) 36 hours

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The Times-Picayune is searching for an ideal spotting station for the morning paper. Neighborhoods, their location on an XY grid of the city, and morning volume are shown in the table

What is the location that will minimize the transportation costs for the newspaper? Customer Annual Volume X-Coordinate Y-Coordinate Florida 7 3 7 Desire 39 7 5 Lafitte 245 1 3 Iberville 116 2 5 Guste 55 1 6 CJ Peete 284 1 4 What will be an ideal response?

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