Multiple Regression

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Results of multiple regression for Defect

Summary measures
Multiple R 0.9383
R-Square 0.8803
Adj R-Square 0.8612
StErr of Est 7.2326

ANOVA Table
Source df SS MS F p-value
Explained 4 9621.5292 2405.3823 45.9828 0.0000
Unexplained 25 1307.7628 52.3105

Regression coefficients
Coefficient Std Err t-value p-value
Constant 1.0312 73.8985 0.0140 0.9890
Temperature 17.4189 9.5635 1.8214 0.0805
Density -1.5741 1.7446 -0.9022 0.3755
Rate 0.1184 0.1330 0.8904 0.3817
Morning -0.9186 3.0655 -0.2997 0.7669

Use the output above to answer parts (h) through (l).
h) Returning to the p-value for the indicator variable Morning, what conclusion can you draw?

From the above table, we know that the p-value for the indicator variable Morning is 0.7669 and the corresponding t-value=-0.2997. So, we can roughly know that the indicator variable Morning as a predictor variable has a small impact on the number of defects.

i) Using non-technical language, state and interpret the standard error of the estimate.

From the above table, we know that the standard error of the estimate is 7.2326. Also, we know the regression equation is
Number of defects Y=1.0312+ 17.4189* TemperatureX1 -1.5741* DensityX2
+0.1184 *RateX3-0.9186*MorningX4
So, we can use this equation to predict the number of defects Y*. If we use 95% confidence level, then the real value for the number of defects can be away from Y* by , ie., (Y*-1.96*7.2326, Y*+1.96*7.2326)

j) Is Rate significant? What does Rate's significance or lack thereof imply about ...