A Decision Maker Is Considering Including Two Additional Variables into a Regression

question 131

Multiple Choice

A decision maker is considering including two additional variables into a regression model that has as the dependent variable, Total Sales. The first additional variable is the region of the country (North, South, East, or West) in which the company is located. The second variable is the type of business (Manufacturing, Financial, Information Services, or Other) . Given this, how many additional variables will be incorporated into the model?

• A) 2
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 9

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy in the total money consumers are willing to invest in a good or service compared to what they really pay.

Market Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the total quantity demanded by all consumers in the market.

Magazine Circulation

The total number of copies of a magazine that are distributed to subscribers and retailers within a specific period.

Consumer Surplus

The distinction between the aggregate amount consumers are inclined and capable of paying for a service or product and what they actually disburse.