A Researcher Is Trying to Decide Whether or Not to Add

question 56

Essay

A researcher is trying to decide whether or not to add another variable to his model. He has estimated the following model from a sample of 28 observations. SSE = 1,425
SSR = 1,326
He has also estimated the model with an additional variable X₃. The results are SSE = 1,300
SSR = 1,451
What advice would you give this researcher? Use a .05 level of significance.

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Definitions:

Lean Tissue

Body tissue that is composed of muscle, organs, and bones, excluding fat.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body is programmed to maintain weight around a biological predetermined point, influencing appetite and metabolism.

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Metabolism

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