Predictions and Residual Plots
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Suppose we want to see if there is a relationship between the size of a condo unit and the selling price of it. We randomly sampled 16 units, here are the results and the regression output:


(a) Estimate the linear regression model.
(b) Unit #3 is 1250 sqft, what is his predicted selling price? Compute the residual for this estimate.
(c) Interpret the meaning of the slope and the intercept.
(d) Find the value of the coefficient of determination.
(e) Find the value of the standard deviation of the regression mode, interpret the value.
(f) Using the T-test, determine if we can conclude that a linear relationship exists between condo size and selling price at the 1% significance level.
(g) Using the F-test, determine if we can conclude that a linear relationship exists between condo size and selling price at the 1% significance level.
(h) Construct a 99% confidence interval for the slope.
(i) In a particular area, the mean size of apartments is 1047sqft. With 99% confidence, predict the mean selling price of houses in that area.
(j) Irma, an apartment owner, is trying to sell her 955 sqft condo. With 99% confidence, predict the selling price of her condo.
(k) A residual plot for selling price vs. sqft was created for our sample and 16 additional observations, what can you say about the plot?
